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Air Fryer High-Protein Cottage Cheese Apple Fritters
Fluffy • Lightly Crispy • Naturally Sweet • No Deep Frying
These apple fritters are packed with protein from cottage cheese, lightly sweet, and made in the air fryer for a healthier treat or breakfast.
⏱ Time & Yield
Prep: 10 minutes
Air-fry: 8–10 minutes
Makes: 8–10 small fritters
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blend smooth if you prefer)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup oat flour (or blended oats)
- 1 medium apple, finely diced
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1–2 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Make batter
In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg, sweetener, and vanilla.
Stir in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Fold in diced apple.
3️⃣ Shape
Scoop spoonfuls onto parchment-lined air fryer basket.
Lightly spray tops with oil.
4️⃣ Air fry
Cook 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and set.
5️⃣ Cool slightly & serve
🥗 Nutrition (per fritter – approx)
- Calories: ~70
- Protein: ~4–5 g
- Carbs: ~8 g
- Fat: ~2 g
- Sugar: ~3 g
✔ High-protein
✔ Air-fried
✔ No deep oil
✔ Great for breakfast or snack
💡 Tips & Variations
• For extra protein: add 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
• Low-carb: use almond flour + monk fruit
• Crispier fritters: spray lightly and cook 1–2 min longer
• Glaze idea: mix Greek yogurt + cinnamon + a little honey
• Storage: fridge 3 days, freeze 1 month
