Cottage Cheese Mozzarella Bites – Crispy, High-Protein & Gluten-Free

These are 🔥—crispy outside, melty inside, and actually high-protein. Here’s a Cottage Cheese Mozzarella Bites recipe that’s gluten-free and air-fryer friendly, plus full nutrition.

Cottage Cheese Mozzarella Bites

Crispy • High-Protein • Gluten-Free

Makes: ~16 bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blend smooth)

• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup almond flour

• 2 tbsp Parmesan (optional but boosts protein + crisp)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper

• Olive oil spray

Instructions (Air Fryer)

1. Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.

2. Mix blended cottage cheese, mozzarella, egg, almond flour, Parmesan, and seasonings.

3. Chill mixture 15–20 min (key for shaping).

4. Scoop and roll into bite-size balls.

5. Air fry at 375°F / 190°C for 8–10 min, shaking once, until golden and crisp.

6. Rest 2 minutes before eating (they firm up).

Oven option:
Bake at 400°F / 205°C for 12–15 min, flipping halfway.

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Nutrition (per 4 bites)

Calories: ~150 kcal
Protein: ~14–15 g
Fat: ~8 g
Carbs: ~4 g
Fiber: ~1 g
Net carbs: ~3 g

Whole batch: ~600 kcal, ~56–60g protein

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Macro Tweaks

• Higher protein:

  • Use fat-free cottage cheese

  • Add 1–2 tbsp unflavored whey or egg white powder

• Lower fat:

  • Skip Parmesan

  • Use reduced-fat mozzarella

• Extra crunch:

  • Roll in crushed pork rinds (still gluten-free, keto-leaning)

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Dips That Keep It Clean

• Warm marinara

• Greek yogurt ranch

• Spicy yogurt + sriracha

• Pesto (small drizzle = big flavor)