High-Protein Cottage Cheese Sticks

Ingredients (makes 8–10 sticks)

• 1 cup cottage cheese (paneer or thick ricotta works too)
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup oats (or breadcrumbs for crunchier texture)
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2–3 tablespoons flour (for dusting)
• Cooking spray or oil for air fryer

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Instructions

1. Prepare the mixture
   • In a bowl, mash cottage cheese slightly.
   • Add mozzarella, Parmesan, oats, egg, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and salt.
   • Mix well until it forms a slightly sticky dough.
2. Shape the sticks
   • Dust your hands with a little flour.
   • Take a portion of the mixture and shape into sticks (like finger-sized logs).
   • Roll each stick lightly in oats or breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
3. Preheat the air fryer
   • Set to 180°C / 350°F for 3–5 minutes.
4. Cook the sticks
   • Place the sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
   • Spray lightly with cooking oil.
   • Air fry for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
5. Serve
   • Let the sticks cool for 2 minutes.
   • Serve with ketchup, yogurt dip, or your favorite sauce.

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Tips & Tricks

• Use thick cottage cheese or paneer for better shape retention.
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket, or they won’t cook evenly.
• You can freeze the shaped sticks and cook later directly in the air fryer.

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high-protein cottage cheese sticks

Description:
Crunchy, high-protein cottage cheese sticks made in the air fryer—perfect as a snack or appetizer.

Duration:
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10–12 min | Total: 20–22 min

Ingredients (8–10 sticks):

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella, grated
• 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
• 1/2 cup oats or breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2–3 tbsp flour
• Cooking spray or oil

Instructions:

1. Mash cottage cheese, add cheeses, oats, egg, and spices; mix well.
2. Shape mixture into sticks, roll in oats/breadcrumbs.
3. Preheat air fryer to 180°C / 350°F.
4. Place sticks in basket, spray with oil, cook 10–12 min, turning halfway.
5. Cool 2 min and serve with dip.

Notes:

• Use thick cottage cheese for better shape.
• Don’t overcrowd basket.
• Sticks can be frozen before cooking.