Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip: A Creamy High-Protein Appetizer Everyone Will Love
This Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, high-protein twist on the classic appetizer. Made without cream cheese, it’s packed with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, and blended cottage cheese for a healthier game day or party favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup buffalo sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked shredded chicken breast
1 cup diced red bell pepper
2 green onions, sliced
Additional shredded cheddar cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a medium oven-safe baking dish.
2. Add the cottage cheese, olive oil, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to a food processor or high-speed blender.
3. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. Pour the blended mixture into the prepared baking dish.
5. Stir in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and diced red bell pepper until evenly combined.
6. Top with additional shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
7. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
8. Carefully remove the hot baking dish using oven mitts.
9. Garnish with sliced green onions.
10. Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Adjust the buffalo sauce to make the dip milder or spicier.
Blend the cottage cheese thoroughly for the smoothest texture.
For extra richness, sprinkle more cheddar cheese on top before cooking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free when served with gluten-free dippers.