Air Fryer Protein Bagels Recipe
These Air Fryer Protein Bagels are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional bagels. Made with cottage cheese for added protein, they are easy to whip up and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 4 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt – optional
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons cottage cheese – 2% or 4%
- 1 egg – optional
Toppings:
- Everything seasoning
- Poppy seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour to a medium bowl and combine it with the baking powder. Add a pinch of salt for extra flavor.
- Mix Dough: Make a well in the center of the flour and add the cottage cheese. Mix the dough until it forms a chunky dough. Knead the dough until semi-smooth.
- Shape Bagels: Divide the dough, roll into logs, and connect the ends to form bagels.
- Prepare Bagels: Whisk the egg, brush it on the bagels, add desired toppings.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Preheat to 300°F, place bagels in the basket, cook for 15-17 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let the bagels cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to your preference.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your air fryer model.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Bagels, Protein Bagels, Healthy Breakfast Recipe