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3 Ingredient Air Fryer Bagels Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bagels
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These easy 3-Ingredient Air Fryer Bagels are a quick and delicious homemade treat, made with simple pantry staples and cooked to golden perfection in an air fryer. Perfect for a fresh breakfast or snack, they can be customized with your favorite toppings like Everything Bagel Seasoning or sesame seeds. A gluten-free version is also included, making this recipe versatile and accessible.

Ingredients

Regular Bagels

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (optional for extra fluffy bagels)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg (for the egg wash)
  • Optional: Everything Bagel Seasoning, Sesame Seeds, Poppy Seeds

Gluten-Free Bagels

  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 egg white, whisked until frothy (for the egg wash)
  • Optional: Everything Bagel Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Mix the dough: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the Greek yogurt and mix using a fork, your hands, or a rubber spatula until the dough is wet but slightly crumbly with large doughy pieces.
  2. Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead into a smooth ball. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
  3. Shape the bagels: Roll each piece into a 5-6 inch long, 3/4 inch wide log, then form into a circle, pinching the ends firmly to seal.
  4. Apply the egg wash: Mix the egg yolk with some water in a small bowl. Brush the egg wash over the top and middle of each bagel. Add toppings if desired.
  5. Preheat and prepare the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and spray the basket with olive oil spray.
  6. Air fry the bagels: Place bagels in a single layer, about 2 inches apart, inside the air fryer basket. Cook for about 10 minutes, checking at 8-9 minutes to avoid excessive browning, until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Cool before serving: Remove bagels and let them cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and adding any additional toppings.
  8. Gluten-free variation: For gluten-free bagels, combine gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, Greek yogurt, and whisked egg white. Mix until wet and crumbly, then proceed with shaping and air frying as above.

Notes

  • For fluffier bagels, do not skip the baking powder in the dough.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake these in a traditional oven at 375°F for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Make sure to pinch the ends tightly to prevent bagels from opening during cooking.
  • Use olive oil spray or any neutral oil spray to prevent sticking in the air fryer basket.
  • Check bagels at 8-9 minutes during air frying to avoid over-browning, as air fryer models vary.
  • Allow bagels to cool before slicing to maintain their texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/3-ingredient-air-fryer-bagels-recipe/