HOW TO MAKE QUICK PROTEIN ROLLS IN THE AIR FRYER

MIX THE DOUGH

1. Add the cottage cheese, oats, egg, baking powder, and salt to a bowl.

2. Mix everything until you have a well-combined dough.

3. Depending on the consistency of your cottage cheese, the dough may feel a little wet. That’s perfectly fine! If needed, leave it to rest for a few minutes so the oats can absorb some of the moisture.

SHAPE THE ROLLS

1. Divide the dough into four equal portions.

2. Wet your hands with a little water and shape each portion into a small, round roll.

3. Don’t worry about making them look perfect. I love the rustic look of homemade bread rolls!

COAT THE ROLLS WITH SEEDS

1. Place your favourite seeds on a plate and roll each dough ball in them until coated. You can use sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and pine nuts separately or combine them for a delicious mix.
2. I especially love mixing different seeds because they give the rolls a lovely golden finish, a nutty flavour, and plenty of crunch.

AIR FRY THE PROTEIN ROLLS

1. Preheat your air fryer briefly if needed.

2. Place the rolls in the basket, leaving a little space between them so the hot air can circulate.

3. Air fry at 160°C (320°F) for 20–25 minutes.

4. Carefully turn the rolls after 10 minutes so they brown evenly on both sides.

5. Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer, so check that the rolls are golden on the outside and cooked through.

LET THE ROLLS COOL BRIEFLY

1. Remove the protein rolls from the air fryer and place them on a wire rack for a few minutes. This allows the steam to escape and helps the crust firm up.