Keto Air Fryer Bagels

Nothing is better than a fresh, hot bagel. But when you are on the keto diet, they aren’t an option. This recipe makes Keto Air Fryer Bagels that taste incredible and will be your new go-to breakfast idea!

Low Carb Baking just got better!

Made with only a few ingredients, Fathead Bagels are a great and easy alternative for bread on the KETO program or Low-Carb Diet. They become amazingly light and airy, made with shredded mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, eggs, almond flour, and baking powder. They make for an excellent alternative to bread and can be used in many recipes, from a KETO sandwich to a KETO breakfast sandwich. Serve with a slather of cream cheese, and have a fantastic KETO-friendly breakfast.

Unlike the famous Air Fryer Weight Watcher 2 Ingredient Bagels, which use Greek yogurt as a binding agent, this Keto friendly bagel recipe uses egg and shredded mozzarella cheese. This creates a great bagel, so this is an excellent recipe if you are looking for a quick and easy KETO bagel recipe.

If you want more KETO recipes for the air fryer, check out some of my favorite Air Fryer KETO recipes, including Air Fryer Steak Bites, Air Fryer Frittata, and Air Fryer Salmon Kebabs. Check out all of my Air Fryer KETO recipes on my website.

What Are Fathead Bagels?

Fathead bagels are a type of low-carb, keto-friendly bagel. They’re made with a dough that uses cheese, cream cheese, almond flour, and eggs instead of regular flour. This recipe was inspired by the popular “Fathead” pizza dough used in low-carb diets. The bagels come out chewy and bread-like, but with much fewer carbs than traditional bagels. People on keto or low-carb diets often make these as a substitute for regular bagels.

Fathead bagels work well for the keto diet because they’re very low in carbs. The keto diet is all about cutting down on carbs and eating more fats.

Regular bagels are full of carbs from flour, which isn’t good for keto. But fathead bagels replace the flour with ingredients that have very few carbs and more fat. This means people can still enjoy something that feels like a bagel without messing up their keto diet.

These bagels help people feel less like they’re missing out on bread while sticking to their low-carb goals. They’re filling and can be used just like regular bagels – for sandwiches or with cream cheese on top.

Because they’re high in fat and protein, fathead bagels can help keep people feeling full and satisfied, which is important when following a keto diet.

Watch How To Make Fathead Bagels

Why You Will Love This Keto Air Fryer Bagel Recipe

• Low Carb, High Flavor: These fathead bagels are a keto-friendly dream.
• Quick and Easy: The air fryer makes this bagel recipe a breeze.
• Perfect Texture and Versatility: These come out crispy outside and chewy inside, just like a regular bagel.
• Satisfying and Healthy: Packed with good fats and protein, these bagels keep you full without the carbs.
• Fun to Make and Customize: Whipping up these air fryer bagels is easy and satisfying.

Ingredients Needed For Keto Air Fryer Bagels

Here are the simple ingredients, you need to make these low carb bagels.

Remember the step-by-step directions and detailed ingredient list are below, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, as well as the nutritional information.

• Almond Flour: Gives the bagels a nice nutty flavor and keeps the carbs low.
• Baking Powder: Helps our bagels rise and get fluffy, so they’re not too dense.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Used both for its binding properties and rich flavor.
• Cream Cheese: Brings moisture and a slight tang to the bagel dough.
• Large Eggs: Act as a binder in the recipe.
• Seasonings (like garlic powder, salt, and sesame seeds): Here’s where you can get creative with your air fryer bagels! Try garlic powder, salt, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds. You can mix them into the fat head dough or sprinkle your favorite bagel seasoning on top of each bagel before cooking.

How To Make Air Fryer Keto Bagels

Making low carb bagels in an air fryer is a simple and rewarding process. Here’s how you can do it, including step-by-step photos and instructions. 

Step One: In a large microwave safe bowl, add the shredded cheese and butter and microwave until melted, and your dough forms. In a large bowl, stand mixer, or food processor add the dry ingredients, the almond flour, baking powder, white vinegar, and egg. All the dough to cool completely, before you form bagels.

Step Two: Separate your cheese mixture into six pieces. Then, use your hands to shape it into a bagel shape. Make a long roll, attach the two sides, make a ball, and use your finger to make a hole in the center.

Step Three: Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray, and then as you make your bagels, place them into the basket.

Step Four: Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the bagels with melted butter. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting for 5 minutes, then flip the bagels, brush again with the melted butter, and air fry for another 5 to 7 minutes, remove when golden brown. Serve with smoked salmon or cream cheese.

​Air Fryer Keto Bagels Recipe Tips

• Fine Almond Flour: Use fine almond flour for a smoother texture.
• Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing.
• Shape and Size Matter: Make your keto-friendly bagels the same size so they cook evenly.
• Avoid Over-Mixing: Mix the dough just until combined. Over-mixing can lead to dense bagels.
• Monitor Cooking Time: Air fryer temperatures can vary, so keep an eye on your bagels, especially the first time you make them.
• Cool Before Serving: Let the bagels cool for a few minutes after cooking. They will continue to set and will be easier to slice.
• Make Them Your Own: Feel free to add your favorite toppings. Sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, or poppy seeds are great options. Mix them into the dough or sprinkle on top before cooking.
• Store leftover keto bagels in an airtight container. This recipe is perfect if your want to make a double batch, as they can be refrigerated for up to a week and toasted before serving for the best texture.

Keto Air Fryer Bagels Recipe Faqs

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