Description

These crispy cottage cheese chips are the ultimate high-protein snack — crunchy, savory, and easy to make! Perfect for health-conscious snackers, they’re made with just a few ingredients and are oven-baked or air-fried to golden perfection. Enjoy them on their own or pair them with your favorite dip for a protein-packed treat.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup cottage cheese (small curd, full-fat or low-fat)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for flavor)
Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon grated parmesan (optional, for extra crispiness)

Instructions

Preheat oven or air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prep the air fryer tray.
Strain the cottage cheese slightly if very wet.
Spoon small dollops of cottage cheese onto the baking tray, flattening them gently into chip shapes.
Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Optionally, sprinkle a bit of parmesan on top of each chip.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or air fry for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and crispy.
Let them cool for 5 minutes — they will crisp up more as they cool.

Enjoy as is or dip in hummus, salsa, or Greek yogurt dip!

Notes

For extra crunch, let the chips cool completely on a wire rack.
You can mix in herbs like thyme or rosemary for flavor variation.
These are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Watch closely during the last few minutes of baking to avoid burning.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes (oven) or 12 minutes (air fryer)
Category: Snacks
Method: Baked or Air Fried
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 10–12 chips
Calories: 120
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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