Baked Cottage Cheese Fries (Print Version)
Golden crispy oven-baked cottage cheese sticks—high protein, gluten-free, and ready in under an hour.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 1/2 cups (about 12 oz) cottage cheese, small curd, well-drained
02 - 1/4 cup (about 1 oz) grated parmesan cheese
→ Binding and Dry Ingredients
03 - 1/2 cup chickpea flour
04 - 1/4 cup cornstarch
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
→ Seasonings
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Coating
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese and parmesan. Mash lightly with a fork until well blended but still slightly chunky.
03 - Add chickpea flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until a soft, moldable dough forms.
04 - Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Using your hands, shape into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into fry-shaped sticks about 1/2 inch wide.
05 - Place the fries evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Optionally brush or spray lightly with olive oil for extra crispness.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp at the edges.
07 - Let cool for a few minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They deliver that addictive fried crunch using nothing but your oven and a bit of patience.
- Each serving packs 13 grams of protein, so you can snack without the sideways guilt glance.
02 -
- Skipping the draining step will give you soggy fries that spread into a sad puddle on the baking sheet.
- Flipping them halfway through baking is non-negotiable if you want crispness on more than one side.
03 -
- Wet hands slightly when shaping the dough to prevent sticking and get cleaner edges on each fry.
- Let the baked fries sit on the hot tray for two extra minutes after pulling them from the oven for maximum crunch.