Published 9/8/2024 • Updated 10/7/2024 I love when social media trends actually SLAY — like these 2-ingredient air fryer bagels! We have been making these on repeat and have even come out with more variations like pumpkin bagel bites. So the gist of this recipe is that you only need 2 ingredients to make a bagel with 9g protein/serving. There is no rising or boiling involved, just kneading and air frying!
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.
Protein Bagel Variations
Strawberry: we tested a fruit-filled variation! add ½ cup chopped strawberries and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the dough. Bagel bites: instead of rolling your dough into a classic bagel shape — try making bagel bites! This recipe should get you around 12 bagel bites. Air fry them at 350ºF for 8-10 minutes.
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%.
How long do air fryer protein bagels last?
We recommend storing the bagels in the fridge for up to 2 days. 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.
Other Ideas
Peanut butter and jelly Butter
How to Freeze
these freeze and reheat REALLY well. Let them cool completely. Then, wrap them tightly in tin foil and freeze for up to 3 months. How to reheat: air fry at 400ºF for 1-2 minutes.
