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This Air fryer garlic herb cottage cheese toast is a delicious dish that is simple and full of flavor. This yummy breakfast is made with creamy cottage cheese, garlic powder, chives, ground black pepper, and finished with a drizzle of hot honey before serving. The air fryer makes the sourdough perfectly crispy, and the toppings are warm and satisfying.

With just 6 ingredients and less than 15 minutes from start to finish, this cottage cheese toast will be a new favorite for busy mornings or a quick and easy afternoon snack, just like these air fryer chicken bites.

Air fried garlic herb cottage cheese toast having hot honey drizzled on it.

You’ll love the combination of cottage cheese, hot honey, and a delicious, yet simple garlic herb blend that makes this dish feel like it should be served at a restaurant.

Once you try this garlic herb toast, you’ll understand why cottage cheese toast is such a popular breakfast food. Pair it with a bowl of fresh fruit and some candied bacon for a hearty breakfast.

Quick Look At This Recipe

Flavor: Savory, creamy, and a hint of spice

⏱️ Prep time: 5 minutes

🔥 Cook time: 8 minutes

⏲️ Total time: 13 minutes

👥 Servings: 1

🥄 Tools: Air fryer

❄️ Freezer friendly: no

👩🏻‍🍳 Tip: Always use a thick cut of sourdough for the best texture and for the toast to hold the toppings. I did the same when I made hot honey air fryer cottage cheese toast.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It is made with just 6 ingredients and comes together in less than 15 minutes.
  • It’s high protein thanks to the cottage cheese, just like the Blueberry cottage cheese toast.
  • It’s savory with a touch of heat from the hot honey drizzle, and it’s easy to customize with your favorite herbs.
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Recipe Ingredients

  • Sourdough bread: Sturdy enough to hold up to the toppings and gets nice and crispy in the air fryer.
  • Cottage cheese: The protein-packed base of this recipe is creamy and takes on the garlic and herbs beautifully.
  • Garlic powder: Brings the bold, savory flavor that makes this toast feel like a real meal instead of just a snack.
  • Fresh chives: Add a light onion-y bite and fresh color without overpowering the garlic.
  • Hot honey drizzle: The unexpected sweet twist with a little heat on top of the savory garlic and herb flavor.

See recipe card for additional ingredients and quantities.

Variations

  • Leave off the hot honey for a fully savory bite.
  • Try fresh dill or parsley in place of chives.
  • Top with everything bagel seasoning for some crunch.

How to Make Garlic Herb Cottage Cheese Toast

Preheat the air fryer to 400 F for 3 minutes.

Herbs and seasonings being added to a bowl with cottage cheese.
Garlic herb cottage cheese toast in the basket of the air fryer.

In a small bowl, mix the cottage cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, olive oil, and chives until combined.

Spread the cottage cheese and herb mixture over the sourdough bread. Place into the air fryer basket and cook at 400F for 8 minutes.

Garlic herb cottage cheese toast in the basket of the air fryer.

Carefully remove the garlic herb cottage cheese toast from the air fryer and drizzle with hot honey before serving.

Serving Ideas & Suggestions

This garlic herb cottage cheese toast is best enjoyed warm, straight out of the air fryer while it’s still crispy. It makes a satisfying breakfast alongside a cup of coffee or some fresh fruit, or pair it with air fryer avocado eggs and or air fryer home fries for a more filling morning spread.

It’s just as good as a light lunch or afternoon snack, especially alongside something with a little sweetness to play off the hot honey.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

  • Use a sturdy, thick sliced piece of sourdough bread so that it stands up to the heavy toppings. Anything thin will collapse while holding it.
  • If you’d rather skip the garlic powder, mince a fresh clove of garlic for an even bolder, more aromatic flavor.
  • Every air fryer runs a little differently, so start checking on the toast around the 6 minute mark.
  • Add a few red pepper flakes if you want more heat and flavor from this recipe.
Hot honey being drizzled over garlic herb cottage cheese toast.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can make the whipped cottage cheese mixture up to three days ahead of time and store in the fridge in an airtight container. Just spread it on the bread when you’re ready to eat.

Can I use a different type of bread?

Yes, any sturdy bread will work here. The trick is to make sure it’s thick and sturdy enough to hold the toppings.

Do I have to use hot honey?

No! That’s up to you, but I personally love the flavor profile with it.

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Servings: 1

Air Fryer Garlic Herb Cottage Cheese Toast

By Jen Gamble
This air fryer garlic herb cottage cheese toast is full of savory flavor and topped with a drizzle of hot honey to give it a little heat. Perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or healthy snack.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 13 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients 

  • 1 thick cut sourdough bread
  • 3 Tablespoons Cottage cheese, 4% or 2%
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chives
  • 1 teaspoon hot honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions 

  • Add the cottage cheese, garlic, chives, olive oil, and black pepper into a small bowl and mix until fully combined. Preheat the air fryer to 400F for 2-3 minutes.
  • Spread the mixture evenly over the sourdough bread.
  • Add the sourdough bread to the basket of the air fryer. Air fry at 400F for 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the air fryer, drizzle with hot honey, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a sturdy, thick sliced piece of sourdough bread so that it stands up to the heavy toppings. Anything thin will collapse while holding it.
If you’d rather skip the garlic powder, mince a fresh clove of garlic for an even bolder, more aromatic flavor.
Every air fryer runs a little differently, so start checking on the toast around the 6 minute mark.
Add a few red pepper flakes if you want more heat and flavor from this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 149mg, Potassium: 74mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 86IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 41mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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