Easy Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast Recipe
This Easy Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast is a quick, healthy, and flavorful snack or light meal. Featuring a crispy toasted bread base topped with creamy cottage cheese, melted mozzarella, and vibrant fresh vegetables, this recipe offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Perfect for busy days, it comes together effortlessly using an air fryer to achieve the ideal golden crust and melty cheese in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 slices of bread (white or whole wheat)
Cheese
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes (red and yellow)
- 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers (green and red)
Seasoning & Garnish
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional, for brushing)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes to ensure the bread crisps up nicely during cooking.
- Prepare the Bread: Lightly brush each bread slice with olive oil if desired to enhance crispiness and add flavor, though this step is optional.
- Spread the Cottage Cheese: Evenly spread 1/2 cup cottage cheese over each slice of bread, creating a creamy base for the toppings.
- Add the Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese atop the cottage cheese layer, which will melt beautifully during air frying.
- Top with Veggies: Arrange sliced cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and black olives evenly on the cheese layer to add color, texture, and freshness.
- Season It Up: Sprinkle Italian seasoning or dried oregano, along with salt and freshly ground black pepper, over the assembled toast for extra flavor.
- Air Fry the Toast: Place the prepared toast slices in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 6-8 minutes until the cheese melts and the bread edges turn golden and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove the toast from the air fryer and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil to add a fresh herbaceous note.
- Enjoy! Serve warm as a delightful snack, lunch, or quick dinner option.
Notes
- Use whole wheat bread for added fiber and nutrition.
- Feel free to customize toppings with your favorite vegetables or add protein like cooked chicken or pepperoni.
- Olive oil brushing is optional but helps achieve an extra crispy texture.
- Make sure the bread slices lay flat and don’t overlap in the air fryer for even cooking.
- If your air fryer model cooks hot, check your toast at 6 minutes to prevent burning.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted with dried herbs if unavailable.
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