High-Protein Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast
A crispy, protein-packed pizza toast made with cottage cheese, mozzarella, and turkey pepperoni in the air fryer. Perfect for quick, satisfying meals!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: High Protein dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
2 slices high-protein bread or whole grain bread
¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons liquid egg whites
½ cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
10–12 slices turkey pepperoni, chopped
¼ cup sliced cherry tomatoes (red and yellow)
¼ cup diced bell peppers (green and red)
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil or parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
Place bread slices in air fryer basket
Mix cottage cheese with egg whites, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder
Spread cottage cheese mixture evenly on bread
Top with mozzarella cheese and remaining toppings
Air fry for 6-8 minutes until golden and bubbly
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving
Notes
Use turkey pepperoni for halal/vegetarian option
Brush one side of bread with olive oil for extra crisp
Customize with spinach, mushrooms, or roasted vegetables
Best served immediately
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 35mg