Description
Delicious and healthy protein-packed bagels made in an air fryer, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a medium bowl, mix flour and baking powder; add a pinch of salt.
- Make a well in the center and add cottage cheese; mix until chunky.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 1-2 minutes until semi-smooth.
- Divide into 4 equal sections; roll into logs and connect ends to form bagels.
- Whisk egg with a splash of water; brush over bagels and sprinkle toppings.
- Preheat air fryer to 300°F, prepare basket, and place bagels inside.
- Cook for 15-17 minutes until golden brown, checking around 10 minutes.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store leftover bagels in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze them for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg