Description
Make these easy 3-ingredient protein bagels in the air fryer with cottage cheese and flour. They provide 10g of protein each and turn golden in 15 minutes. These bagels are soft, fluffy inside, and crisp outside.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup cottage cheese (2% or 4%)
- 1 egg, whisked with 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash, optional)
- Everything bagel seasoning (for topping, optional)
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 300°F.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Add cottage cheese and mix until a crumbly dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Knead for 1–2 minutes until the dough is smooth and pliable.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch rope. Join the ends of each rope to form a bagel shape.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash mixture if using. Sprinkle with your desired toppings.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place the bagels in a single layer inside the basket.
- Air fry for 15–17 minutes. Turn the bagels once during cooking until they appear golden brown and firm.
- Cool the bagels on a rack for a minimum of 15 minutes before you slice them.
Notes
- This recipe uses no yeast or special tools.
- The egg wash is optional but recommended for better browning.
- Use 2% or 4% cottage cheese for the best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American