Crispy Cottage Cheese Keto Chips (1-Ingredient High-Protein Snack)

Crispy Cottage Cheese Keto Chips are a viral-style, high-protein snack made from just one main ingredient. These thin, crunchy crisps bake up golden and savory, delivering the satisfying crunch of chips with a fraction of the carbs and a big boost of protein.​

Traditional chips are usually made from potatoes, corn, or wheat flour and fried in oil, which can add up quickly in carbs and calories. Cottage cheese chips flip that script by using a high-protein dairy base that bakes into a crisp, salty snack without any added starch. They are naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly, and they work perfectly for dipping into low-carb salsa, guacamole, or creamy dips.​

Why you’ll love these cottage cheese chips

• High in protein with around 13 grams per serving when made with high-protein cottage cheese.​
• Low in carbs and keto-friendly since they are made primarily from cottage cheese and seasonings.​
• Only one main ingredient plus your favorite spices, making them budget-friendly and simple.​
• Baked (or air fried) instead of fried in oil, so they are lighter yet still super crispy.​

Ingredients

• Whole milk, high-protein cottage cheese (ideally around 14 g protein per ½ cup for best crispiness)​
• Optional seasonings, such as:
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • Garlic powder and onion powder
  • Smoked paprika or chili powder
  • Simple salt and pepper​

Choosing a thicker, whole-milk cottage cheese helps reduce excess moisture and yields better crunch. You can keep the chips plain and salty, or layer on your favorite seasoning blends to match your craving.​

Step-by-step instructions (oven method)

1. Preheat and prep the tray
   • Preheat your oven to around 350°F (175°C).​
   • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; this is important to prevent sticking and burning.​
2. Portion the cottage cheese
   • Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to drop small mounds of cottage cheese onto the parchment, spacing them about 1.5–2 inches apart.​
   • With the back of a spoon, gently spread each mound into a thin round, about 0.2 inches (around 3/16–¼ inch) thick.​
3. Season the chips
   • Sprinkle your chosen seasoning over each round—everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, or just salt and pepper all work well.​
4. Bake until deeply golden and crisp
   • Bake on the middle rack until the chips are browned on the surface and the edges are a deep golden brown.​
   • Most well-tested versions recommend around 40–50 minutes, not just 10–20, to ensure they dry out and become truly crunchy.​
5. Cool to finish crisping
   • Remove the tray from the oven and let the chips cool on the parchment for 10–15 minutes.​
   • They will continue to firm up as they cool, reaching their final crispy texture at room temperature.​

Air fryer option

• Preheat the air fryer to around 320°F (160°C).​
• Line the basket with parchment paper (essential so the cheese does not drip through).​
• Spoon and flatten cottage cheese into small rounds as above, then air fry until browned and crisp, checking frequently near the end.​​
• Let chips cool fully to crisp up.​

Tips, swaps, and serving ideas

• Use full-fat, high-protein cottage cheese for the crispiest results; watery or low-protein brands may spread too much or stay soft.​
• The darker the chips (without burning), the crunchier they become; underbaked chips will be chewy.​
• Try flavor profiles like chili-lime, ranch seasoning, or dill pickle spice blends to create different snack versions.​
• Serve with keto-friendly dips like guacamole, salsa, cottage cheese queso, or a Greek yogurt ranch.