Description
These Crispy Healthy Cottage Cheese Tots are a low carb, crunchy outside and creamy inside snack that’s quick to make and perfect for guilt-free snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) full-fat small curd cottage cheese
- ½ cup (50g) blanched almond flour
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil or avocado oil for frying (about 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, almond flour, egg, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently until just combined.
- Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Using a spoon or small scoop, portion the mixture into 1.5-inch tot shapes and carefully place them in the hot oil without crowding the pan.
- Fry the tots for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy, flipping gently.
- Transfer the cooked tots to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Test oil temperature by dropping a small amount of batter to ensure it sizzles gently. Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain oil temperature and crispiness. For a lighter option, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tot
- Calories: 45
- Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3.5
Keywords: cottage cheese tots, low carb snacks, healthy snacks, keto snacks, crispy tots, almond flour recipes