Description
These Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls are a quick, high-protein twist on traditional pizza. Made with creamy cottage cheese, marinara, and melty mozzarella, they’re bubbly, herby, and ready in minutes—perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for topping
- Optional toppings: Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, or other favorites
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- In ramekins, layer 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese, a spoonful of marinara, and a sprinkle of garlic powder, thyme, and chili flakes.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and repeat if using larger bowls.
- Add optional toppings like olives or cherry tomatoes on top.
- Place ramekins in the air fryer basket and cook for 8–10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Remove and let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Do not overfill bowls to avoid bubbling over.
- For extra flavor, add a drizzle of olive oil before air frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 45mg