Air Fryer Protein Bagels
Quick and protein-packed bagels made in the air fryer, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons cottage cheese (2% or 4%)
- 1 egg (optional)
- Toppings: everything seasoning, poppy seeds, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, add flour and baking powder. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
- Create the dough: Add cottage cheese to the flour mixture and mix until it forms a chunky dough.
- Knead the dough: Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Shape the bagels: Divide dough into 4 parts, roll each into a log and connect ends to form bagel shapes.
- Prepare the egg wash: Whisk egg with a splash of water or milk and brush onto bagels.
- Preheat the air fryer to 300°F.
- Arrange and cook the bagels: Place bagels in air fryer basket and cook for 15-17 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Allow bagels to cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Store leftover bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg