High Protein Cottage Cheese Omelette (Air Fryer Recipe)
This high protein cottage cheese omelette is made with simple ingredients and cooked in the air fryer until perfectly set. It's a quick and easy protein-packed breakfast or lunch that's ideal for meal prep.
Servings :2 1-2 people
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Measuring jug or mixing bowl
- Whisk
- parchment paper
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Omelette
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon mild curry paste
- ¼ cup smoked salmon
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Filling & Serving (Optional)
- Cooked sausage, chicken, beef strips, or any cooked protein
- Lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Cucumber
- Yogurt
- Lemon or lime juice
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a measuring jug or mixing bowl.
- Add the cottage cheese and whisk until combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the curry paste and whisk gently to combine.
- Fold the smoked salmon and crumbled feta gently into the egg mixture.
- Pour the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper, spreading it out slightly while leaving room around the edges.
- Air fry at 200°C/400°F for approximately 15 minutes, or until the omelette is set and lightly golden.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer and allow it to cool slightly.
- Fill the omelette with your chosen cooked protein, fold or roll, and serve immediately with the salad and yogurt, if using.
Notes
Tip: Air fryer cooking times can vary by model. Start checking the omelette after 10 minutes and avoid overcooking. The centre should be just set and lightly soft to the touch. Allow the omelette to cool for a minute or two before filling to make it easier to fold or roll.How To Serve This High Protein Omelette
Tip: Air fryer cooking times can vary by model. Start checking the omelette after 10 minutes and avoid overcooking. The centre should be just set and lightly soft to the touch. Allow the omelette to cool for a minute or two before filling to make it easier to fold or roll.
- The mild curry paste adds gentle warmth without overpowering the salmon.
Serve the omelette folded over cooked sausage or your favourite cooked protein with a simple salad of lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Add a dollop of plain yogurt on the side or spread it over the omelette before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2personCalories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 582mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1948IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 2mg
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