Air fryer soft and savory cottage cheese biscuits are light, fluffy, and protein-rich baked bites with a tender crumb and a subtle tang from cottage cheese. The air fryer helps them rise quickly while creating a lightly golden exterior, while the inside stays soft and moist.
Cottage cheese is the key ingredient that gives these biscuits both texture and nutrition. It adds moisture, protein, and a mild creamy flavor without making the dough heavy. When baked in the air fryer, it melts slightly into the dough, creating soft pockets inside each biscuit.
The dough itself is simple and forgiving. Flour, baking powder, and butter form the base, while cottage cheese enriches it. Herbs like chives, parsley, or garlic powder enhance the savory profile, making these biscuits perfect for both breakfast and side dishes.
Air frying gives these biscuits a faster bake compared to a conventional oven. The circulating heat ensures even rising and a soft interior while lightly crisping the outside edges for a bakery-style finish.
These biscuits are versatile and pair well with soups, eggs, grilled meats, or even eaten on their own. They can also be customized with cheese, spices, or seeds for extra flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (cold, cubed or melted)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (as needed for dough consistency)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Add cottage cheese, butter, and egg. Mix until combined.
- Add milk gradually until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in herbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 170°C.
- Shape dough into small biscuit rounds.
- Place in air fryer basket with space between each piece.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes until puffed and lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutritional Facts (Approx. per biscuit)
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Calcium: Moderate
