Description
Delicious homemade protein-packed bagels that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons cottage cheese
- 1 egg (optional)
- Optional toppings: Everything seasoning, poppy seeds, sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Create a well in the center, add cottage cheese, and mix until forming a chunky dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 1-2 minutes until semi-smooth.
- Divide dough into 4 sections and roll each into a log, connecting ends to form bagels.
- Whisk egg with a splash of water and brush over bagels, adding toppings if desired.
- Preheat air fryer to 300°F and prepare the basket with cooking spray or parchment paper.
- Place bagels in air fryer and cook for 15-17 minutes until golden, checking at 10 minutes.
- Cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg