Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (20g Protein)
Fluffy high-protein egg bites made in the air fryer with cottage cheese and spinach. 20g protein and 195 calories per serving of 3 bites.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings · amount per serving
Estimated from USDA data for the listed ingredients. Values vary by brand and portion.
Coffee-shop egg bites are delicious, but they are pricey and small. These air fryer cottage cheese egg bites give you the same soft, custardy texture at home — with 20 grams of protein per serving of 3 bites and only 4g carbs.
Why cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese adds a big protein boost without much fat, and once blended it becomes silky and creamy. It is the reason these bites stay tender instead of turning spongy.
Make them your way
- Mediterranean: sun-dried tomatoes, feta and oregano.
- Southwest: diced peppers, pepper jack and a pinch of cumin.
- Extra protein: add 1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken or turkey bacon (about +5g protein per serving).
Perfect for meal prep
Make a batch on Sunday and grab 3 bites every morning. They reheat in the air fryer in minutes and taste freshly made.
- A low temperature (300°F) keeps them soft and custardy instead of rubbery.
- Freeze cooled bites in a zip bag for up to 2 months. Reheat at 330°F for 6–8 minutes.
- Swap spinach for chopped bell pepper, turkey bacon or mushrooms.
Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (20g Protein)
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (225 g) 2% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (55 g) shredded reduced-fat cheddar
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Blend the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder until smooth (about 30 seconds). Blending is what makes them fluffy.
- Lightly spray a silicone egg bite mold (or silicone muffin cups) that fits your air fryer.
- Divide the spinach and cheddar between 12 cups, then pour the egg mixture over them, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Place the mold in the basket. Air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 12–14 minutes, until the centers are just set.
- Cool 5 minutes, then pop them out of the mold. If your mold holds fewer cups, cook in batches.
Macros are estimates based on standard USDA values and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
FAQ
Do I need to blend the cottage cheese?
Blending gives you a smooth, fluffy, coffee-shop texture. If you skip it, the bites will still taste good but will have small curds.
How do I store egg bites?
Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
Can I make these without a silicone mold?
Yes — use silicone muffin cups or small oven-safe ramekins that fit in your air fryer basket.
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