Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots

Introduction

If you crave crispy, golden tots but want a lighter, more wholesome option, these Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots are for you. With just two staple ingredients, this recipe delivers on flavor, crunch, and satisfaction—without the fuss or guilt.

It’s the ultimate quick-fix snack or side, perfect for busy weeknights, after-school bites, or anytime you want comforting food that keeps things simple.

Why Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots are a Game-Changer

This recipe transforms humble cottage cheese and potatoes into perfectly crispy tots with a creamy, cheesy center. The simplicity is its strength—minimal prep, no fillers, and endless customizability. The savory flavor and melty interior win kids and adults alike, while the naturally higher protein content (thanks to cottage cheese) makes them more nutritious than classic versions.

Getting the Perfect Texture for Your Tots

For irresistibly textured tots, it’s key to use perfectly grated potatoes and to drain your cottage cheese well, so the mixture holds together without being soggy. A quick pulse in a Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, Black is ideal if you want a smoother mixture, though a simple mashing tool works, too.

A bit of patience pressing out the liquid pays off in ultra-crispy outsides and tender, cheesy centers.

How to Air Fry or Bake for Maximum Crunch

While you can bake these tots, the fastest, crispiest results come from using a COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt, Grey, which perfectly browns the tots with little to no oil needed. For mess-free air fryer use, place your formed tots on Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll, 45 Square Feet or Air Fryer Paper Liners, 125Pcs Parchment Paper, 8IN Square for effortless cleanup and easy removal.

Serving and Storing Suggestions

Serve your crispy cottage cheese tots alongside your favorite dipping sauce, or nestle them in a salad for a satisfying crunch. For meal prep, pop a batch in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) and refrigerate for up to four days. Recrisp in the air fryer or oven for a speedy snack anytime.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields about 18–20 tots. Each serving (5 tots) contains approximately 110 calories, 6g protein, and just 2g fat, depending on the exact brands and quantities of ingredients. These tots are gluten-free and can easily be made vegetarian.

Why You’ll Love These Crispy, Cheesy Tots (Recap)

With a crunchy exterior and creamy interior, these Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots are endlessly snackable. They’re protein-packed, super simple, and ready in under 30 minutes—a perfect healthy alternative for anyone who loves classic tater tots.

Instructions

1. Preheat your COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt, Grey to 400°F (or your oven, if baking).
2. Grate the potatoes using a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper or a standard box grater. Use a kitchen towel to squeeze out excess moisture from the potatoes.
3. Place potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add the well-drained cottage cheese. Use a spoon, or mash together using a Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher, combining until just mixed. Season if desired.
4. Form mixture into small tot shapes (about 1-2 tablespoons each).
5. Arrange tots on parchment or Air Fryer Paper Liners, 125Pcs Parchment Paper, 8IN Square in your air fryer basket. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. (Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes, turning after 15 minutes if using an oven.)
6. Serve hot, with dipping sauce if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes