Description
These Cottage Cheese Apple Fritters have 8 grams of protein each and come together in just 20 minutes. They’re light and fluffy and bake up right in the air-fryer!
Ingredients
Units
- 1 cup apples, chopped very small
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for the glaze
- 1 tablespoon milk, for the glaze
Instructions
- Mix the chopped apples with the coconut sugar and cinnamon.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cottage cheese, egg, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Fold in the apple mixture until evenly distributed.
- Spray with cooking spray (optional, but helps them brown on top) then air fry at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, or bake at 375°F for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk for the glaze.
- Drizzle over the fritters and serve.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter
- Chop the apples small
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment, or lightly spray it with oil, so the fritters don’t stick.
- Blend the cottage cheese first for a smoother batter.
- Let the fritters cool a couple of minutes before glazing so the glaze doesn’t melt straight off.
- These are best enjoyed warm and fresh!
Storage & Reheating
- Store fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes, or in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g