Description
Protein-packed Bagels emerge as a quick culinary miracle with just three ingredients, whipped up effortlessly in an air fryer. Home chefs can enjoy these protein-rich circles of goodness with minimal prep and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons cottage cheese (2% or 4%)
- 1 egg (optional)
Toppings:
- everything seasoning
- poppy seeds
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend self-rising flour, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel until uniformly integrated.
- Incorporate cottage cheese and egg, gently folding ingredients until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough emerges.
- Partition the dough into equal segments, carefully sculpting each portion into a classic ring shape with a centered opening.
- Delicately apply a glossy egg wash across the surface of each bagel, ensuring complete coverage for optimal browning.
- Enhance the exterior with selected garnishes like everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or cracked black pepper.
- Position bagels inside the air fryer basket, maintaining slight separation to allow proper hot air circulation.
- Configure air fryer to 350°F and execute a precise cooking cycle of 10-12 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee even golden-brown coloration.
- Extract bagels once they achieve a crisp exterior and tender inner crumb, allowing brief cooling before serving to preserve optimal texture.
Notes
- Ensure cottage cheese is at room temperature for smoother dough consistency and easier mixing.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular flour with almond or coconut flour to maintain protein content.
- Prevent sticking by lightly spraying air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray before placing bagels.
- Experiment with savory toppings like everything bagel seasoning or herbs to enhance flavor profile without adding significant calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg