If you’re trying to lose weight and follow a healthy diet, you know how important protein is. You don’t have to give up the foods you love to be healthy and eat more protein. This Protein Bagels recipe makes the easiest, quickest, and softest bagels with almost 10 grams of protein each!
***You’ll find the full recipe with detailed steps in the recipe card at the end of this post.***
Ingredients For Air Fryer Protein Bagels
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- 2 % small-curd cottage cheese
- Egg wash (egg + water)
- Toppings like everything bagel, dry minced onion, toasted sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds
How to Make Air Fryer Protein Bagels
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cottage cheese and mix until all the flour has been incorporated.
- Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead until it forms a ball. The dough might be sticky, so you may need to add a bit more flour until it can be handled easily.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll them into balls.
- Dip your index finger into the flour, and stick it into the middle of each ball. Move your finger rapidly in a circular motion until you make a 1-inch hole in the middle of each ball.
- Brush the bagels with egg wash and sprinkle your favorite toppings over them.
- Preheat the air fryer to 300 F and line the basket with parchment paper.
- Place the bagels into the preheated air fryer and cook them for 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through. Do it in batches of two if your air fryer is small.
- Let the bagels cool down for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Can I Use Whole Wheat Flour?
Yes, you can. You can eat only whole wheat, or half and half. You can also use a gluten-free flour mix if you can’t tolerate gluten.
Is The Dough Supposed To Be Sticky?
This is a soft dough. It may be a bit sticky, so add enough flour to the surface on which you’re kneading the dough. Don’t worry if the dough is still a bit sticky, just be gentle when handling it.
How to Store Protein Bagels?
Once the bagels have cooled down completely, you can store them in an airtight container. If you plan to keep them for more than a day, store them in the refrigerator.
What Are Some Good Toppings for Bagels?
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Black sesame seeds
- Dry minced onion
- Dry minced garlic
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
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Air Fryer Protein Bagels
If you’re trying to lose weight and follow a healthy diet, you know how important protein is. You don’t have to give up the foods you love to be healthy and eat more protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup 2% small-curd cottage cheese
- Egg wash (one egg whisked with 1 tbsp water)
- Toppings: everything bagel seasoning, black sesame seeds, dry minced onion, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cottage cheese and mix until all the flour has been incorporated.
- Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead until it forms a ball. The dough might be sticky, so you may need to add a bit more flour until it can be handled easily.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll them into balls.
- Dip your index finger into the flour, and stick it into the middle of each ball. Move your finger rapidly in a circular motion until you make a 1-inch hole in the middle of each ball.
- Brush the bagels with egg wash and sprinkle your favorite toppings over them.
- Preheat the air fryer to 300 F and line the basket with parchment paper.
- Place the bagels into the preheated air fryer and cook them for 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through. Do it in batches of two if your air fryer is small.
- Let the bagels cool down for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 160Total Fat: 1.5gCarbohydrates: 27gSugar: 2gProtein: 11g
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Recipe FAQs
Are Protein Bagels Healthy?
Yes. This recipe keeps things wholesome by using cottage cheese, flour, and baking powder. One bagel comes in at about 170 calories and still manages roughly 10 g of protein—pretty impressive for a quick breakfast bite.
How Much Protein Is In A Bagel?
It varies by recipe, but these deliver about 10–11 g per bagel. Add two eggs on the side (or in a sandwich) and you’ll hit around 25 g of protein for a meal that stays under 300 calories.
Are These Bagels Gluten Free?
Absolutely. Replace the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend (Cup4Cup or similar) and follow the recipe as usual.