Crispy Baked Cottage Cheese Fries (Printable)
Crispy baked cottage cheese fries — a high-protein, gluten-free snack or side dish ready in 45 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese, well-drained
02 - 2 large eggs
→ Dry Seasonings & Flour
03 - 1/2 cup chickpea flour or gluten-free flour
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For Baking
08 - Olive oil spray
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and blend until mostly smooth.
03 - Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a mixing bowl. Add the eggs, chickpea flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until a thick, uniform batter forms.
04 - Spread the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a rectangle approximately 1/2 inch thick.
05 - Bake for 30 minutes until the slab is firm and golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
06 - Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the baked slab into evenly sized fry shapes.
07 - Carefully separate the fries and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Lightly spray with olive oil.
08 - Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until crispy, turning the fries once halfway through if desired. Serve warm with your preferred dipping sauce.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They deliver that irresistible french fry crunch without the deep frying guilt or the greasy aftermath on your fingers.
- Each serving packs 13 grams of protein, which means you can snack shamelessly and actually feel satisfied afterward.
02 -
- Under draining the cottage cheese is the number one reason these fries turn mushy, so press it firmly in a fine mesh strainer or squeeze it through cheesecloth before blending.
- Letting the baked slab cool for the full five minutes before cutting prevents the fries from crumbling apart in your hands.
03 -
- The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape when spread, and if it feels too loose, stir in another tablespoon of flour until it firms up.
- Flipping the fries halfway through the second bake is the single step that turns good fries into great ones with crunch on multiple sides.