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Easy 3 Ingredient Protein Bagels | Healthy Air Fryer Bagel Recipe

These easy 3-ingredient protein bagels use Greek yogurt and self-rising flour for a quick, chewy bagel made in the air fryer. Perfect for a high-protein breakfast or snack with endless topping options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 bagels

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1.5 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon fine salt)
  • 1 cup thick Greek yogurt (2% or 0%), strained if runny
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash; or 1 tablespoon yogurt or milk as substitute)
  • Optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, coarse salt, cinnamon sugar, or grated Parmesan
  • Additional flour as needed for dusting and if dough is very sticky (1–3 tablespoons)

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Add self-rising flour to a bowl and stir in the Greek yogurt until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Gently knead the dough in the bowl for 30–60 seconds until mostly smooth and tacky, adding flour 1 tablespoon at a time only if very sticky.
  • Lightly flour the work surface, turn out the dough, and shape it into a log.
  • Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces, roll each into a 7–8 inch rope, form a circle, pinch the ends to seal, and smooth the seam.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes and line or lightly spray the basket.
  • Brush the shaped bagels with beaten egg or yogurt/milk wash and add desired toppings.
  • Place the bagels in the air fryer basket with space between them and cook at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until deep golden, flipping at minute 7 if needed.
  • Transfer to a rack and cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use thick, strained Greek yogurt for best structure; dough should be tacky, not wet. Avoid over-kneading and seal seams well to prevent splitting. Air fryers vary, so watch the last 2 minutes for doneness. For oven baking, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, optionally broiling 1 minute for extra color. Store at room temperature 1–2 days, in the fridge up to 4 days, or freeze up to 2 months; toast or air fry to refresh.