Air Fryer Protein Bagels

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All you need is Skyr-style yogurt, self rising flour and an air fryer to make these high-protein, chewy and delicious bagels. You’re seriously going to love how easy this recipe is — make ’em with your kids for a super fun snack in under 30 minutes.

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What You Need for Protein Bagels

It’s truly wild that all you really need to make these protein bagels is flour and yogurt. WHAT??

  • Self-rising flour – we chose a self-rising flour because then you don’t to add a levener.
  • Plain Skyr yogurt or Greek yogurt – we tested this with both Skyr yogurt and Greek yougrt and they both work great. Skyr is higher in protein and our favorite brand is Painterland Sisters.
  • Egg – this is for an egg wash before air frying. It’ll help make the tops crispy and golden brown.

In addition to the above ingredients, you’ll also need an air fryer, parchment paper, and a brush for the egg wash.

don’t have self-rising flour?

Use all purpose flour and baking powder. You’ll need 1.5 teaspoons baking powder per 1 cup of flour.

Protein Bagel Variations

  • Strawberry: add ½ cup chopped strawberries and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the dough.
  • Cinnamon sugar:

What can I use instead of Skyr-style yogurt?

Feel free to use classic Greek yogurt. We always recommend using a higher-fat yogurt like 2% or 5%.

Serving Ideas

Feel free to keep things super basic with just cream cheese (we’re whipped people). My favorite way to eat these is as a breakfast sandwich! Slice it in half and add egg, breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and arugula.

Other Ideas

  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Butter

Storage

We recommend storing the bagels in the fridge. Just make sure to let them cool completely before transferring them into an airtight container and refrigerating. We also recommend cutting them right before you’re ready to eat.

How to reheat: air fry at 400ºF for 1-2 minutes.

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Two-Ingredient Air Fryer Protein Bagels

These air fryer bagels are chewy, delicious and made in under 30 minutes! You're going to love this high-protein recipe.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 16 minutes
Total: 21 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients 

  • 1 cup plain Skyr yogurt*
  • 1 cup self-rising flour*, or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 large egg, whisked

Optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350℉.
  • Place the yogurt, flour, and sea salt into a large bowl. Using a silicon or wooden spoon, stir until combined. Then, using your hands press together until a ball has formed.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured work surface. Knead together until smooth. You may need to sprinkle more flour over the top so that it is not super sticky.
  • Divide the ball into 4 equal pieces. Roll into a ball and press lightly to flatten. Use the end of a rounded spoon or your finger to poke a hole into the center of the flattened dough. Stretch the middle slightly so the hole does not close when air frying.
  • Brush each bagel on the top and bottom with the egg wash and top with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning. Set aside.
  • Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and place the bagels in, seed side down. You may need to do this in 2 batches.
  • Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip the bagels and cook for an additional 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the air fryer and allow the bagels to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with your favorite bagel toppings.

Tips & Notes

  • We used Skyr yogurt (Painterland Sisters is our favorite!) because it’s naturally super high in protein. However, we are confident that any full-fat Greek yogurt will work, too.
  • If you do not have self-rising flour, you can use 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder.
  • We also tested this recipe with a ½ cup frozen chopped strawberries and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar for a sweeter bagel. You can add this in at the end of step 2 before you transfer the dough to the floured work surface.

Nutrition

Calories: 159 kcal, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 10 g, Fat: 2 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 2 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jennifer
Jennifer
September 16, 2024 3:17 pm

Is it possible to use dairy free yougurt

Emily Richter
September 17, 2024 3:17 pm
Reply to  Jennifer

We haven’t tested it, but let us know if it works! You might need to increase the flour amount if the dough is too sticky. If it’s a thicker-style dairy free yogurt, we think it should work ๐Ÿ™‚

Sylvia Scott
Sylvia Scott
September 13, 2024 7:51 am

5 stars
These were wonderful! So easy too!

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Emily Richter
September 17, 2024 3:29 pm
Reply to  Sylvia Scott

Look at those delish bagels!

Lori
Lori
September 9, 2024 7:39 pm

Why was my dough so sticky?I couldnโ€™t get it off my hands. Any suggestions!

Emily Richter
September 11, 2024 3:04 pm
Reply to  Lori

Hi Lori, When this happens, we recommend adding additional flour 1 teaspoon at a time until the dough isn’t sticky, and can be easily kneaded. Let us know if that helps!

Amy
Amy
September 8, 2024 7:42 pm

5 stars
So quick and easy, with great chewy texture. I didnโ€™t expect such a flavor bomb with so few ingredients! Delicious!

Emily Richter
September 11, 2024 3:06 pm
Reply to  Amy

Right?! They’re SO good!

Katy
Katy
September 8, 2024 11:57 am

5 stars
Donโ€™t judge my bagel shaping skills!! These are seriously so easy and SO GOOD!!

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Emily Richter
September 11, 2024 3:06 pm
Reply to  Katy

No judgement here! I’m sure they tasted delish ๐Ÿ˜€