Easy Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast
A delightful and satisfying dish that combines the comforting taste of pizza with the simplicity of toast, perfect for a quick lunch or a fun dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices slices of your favorite bread (whole grain, sourdough, or gluten-free) Choose sturdy bread to hold toppings.
- 1 cup cottage cheese Can substitute with plant-based alternatives.
- 1 cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce Use enough to coat without making it soggy.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Feel free to use a mix of cheeses.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
Optional Toppings
- to taste sliced bell peppers
- to taste olives
- to taste mushrooms
- to taste pepperoni alternatives
- to taste fresh herbs
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Spread about ¼ cup of marinara sauce evenly over each slice of bread.
- In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the cottage cheese mixture over the sauce on each slice of bread, spreading it evenly.
- Top each slice generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- If you’re adding any optional toppings, sprinkle them over the cheese layer.
- Place the prepared slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
Cooking
- Cook in the air fryer for about 8-10 minutes, checking midway to ensure the cheese melts and the bread turns golden brown.
- Carefully remove the toast from the air fryer, let it cool slightly, and cut it into halves or quarters for easier handling.
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Notes
Serve on a platter for a casual snack, pair with a salad for lunch, or set up a pizza toast station for guests. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.