2 Ingredient Air Fryer Bagels (Greek Yogurt, No Yeast)

These 2 ingredient air fryer bagels are the easiest homemade bagels you’ll ever make. No yeast. No boiling. No rising time. Just Greek yogurt, self-rising flour, and about 15 minutes between you and a warm, chewy, golden-brown bagel.

If you’ve been hunting for a quick homemade bagel recipe that actually delivers — chewy bite, golden crust, and a Weight Watchers friendly point count — this is the one. The air fryer does most of the work, and the dough comes together in a single bowl with a spoon.

If you love air fryer bagel recipes, try my recipe for Air Fryer Pumpkin Bagels, Air Fryer Bagel Breakfast Sliders, or Lender’s Bagel In Air Fryer.

All of my bagel recipes are so easy, that even an Air Fryer Beginner can make a batch!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Only 2 ingredients in the dough — Greek yogurt and self-rising flour. That’s it.
• No yeast, no rising, no boiling. Traditional bagels take hours. These take 15 minutes start to finish.
• Weight Watchers friendly. This recipe started life as a Weight Watchers favorite and the points are low (more on that below).
• Endlessly customizable. Everything seasoning, cinnamon sugar, sesame, poppy, blueberry — anything goes.
• Kid-friendly. Easy enough that kids can help shape the dough.
• Air fryer perfect. Crispy outside, chewy inside, golden brown top — exactly what a homemade bagel should be.

What Are 2 Ingredient Bagels?

The 2 ingredient air fryer bagel is a homemade bagel made from just two pantry staples: self-rising flour and plain Greek yogurt. The combination is sometimes called “two ingredient dough,” and it originally went viral as a Weight Watchers breakfast option because it produces a high-protein, lower-calorie alternative to traditional bagels without yeast or hours of work.

The science is simple. Self-rising flour already contains baking powder and salt, so it provides the leavening that yeast normally would. Greek yogurt adds moisture, protein, a slight tang, and just enough acid to react with the baking powder. The result is a dough that mixes in 60 seconds and bakes into a soft, chewy bagel.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Full measurements are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Self-rising flour — The base of the dough. Self-rising flour already contains the baking powder and salt the bagels need to rise. Don’t have any? See the substitution below.
• Plain Greek yogurt — The thicker the better. Greek yogurt holds the dough together, adds protein, and gives the bagels their slight tang. Avoid “Greek-style” yogurt, which is too thin.

Optional but recommended:

• 1 egg — Beaten and brushed on top as an egg wash for that classic golden, glossy bagel finish.
• Toppings — Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, flaky sea salt, cinnamon sugar, or shredded cheese.

No Self-Rising Flour? Make Your Own

You can make a quick DIY version with pantry staples. For each cup of self-rising flour, combine:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon fine salt

Whisk together before adding to the yogurt.

Best Greek Yogurt for Air Fryer Bagels

This recipe lives or dies by the yogurt. You want thick, plain Greek yogurt — not “Greek-style,” not regular yogurt, not flavored. Thinner yogurts make a sticky, unworkable dough.

Brands that work great:

• Fage Total (5% or 2%) — my top pick for thickness
• Chobani plain Greek
• Stonyfield organic plain Greek
• Oikos Triple Zero — works and bumps up protein

Skip: Greek-style yogurt, low-fat strained yogurts that have added water, or anything labeled “yogurt drink.”

How to Make 2 Ingredient Air Fryer Bagels

The full printable recipe card with exact measurements is at the bottom of this post. Here’s the overview:

Step 1: Mix the dough. In a medium bowl, stir together the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the dough starts to come together.

Step 2: Knead briefly. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 1 minute until smooth. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky. Add a sprinkle more flour if needed.

Step 3: Shape the bagels. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6–8 inch rope, then connect the ends to form a ring. Make the hole a little larger than you think — it shrinks during cooking.

Step 4: Egg wash and top. Brush each bagel with beaten egg and sprinkle with your favorite seasoning.

Step 5: Air fry. Place the bagels in a greased air fryer basket, leaving space between each one. Air fry at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 6: Cool slightly. Let the bagels cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing. They finish setting as they cool, so cutting too early gives you a gummy center. Serve with your favorite toppings, peanut butter, Instant Pot Homemade Cream Cheese, melted butter, or cinnamon sugar.

Pro Tips for the Perfect Air Fryer Bagel

• Use the thickest yogurt you can find. If your dough is wet and sticky, the yogurt was too thin.
• Don’t over-knead. A minute of kneading is plenty. Over-kneading makes the bagels tough.
• Leave space in the basket. These bagels expand as they cook. Crowded bagels stick together.
• Make the hole bigger than you want it. The dough rises and the hole always shrinks.
• Always use an egg wash for color. Without it the bagels stay pale.
• Cool before slicing. Hot bagels seem doughy in the middle. Five minutes of resting fixes that.
• Preheat the air fryer if your model requires it. Some models bake unevenly from cold.

Troubleshooting: Common Problems

• My bagels are dense and gummy. Two likely causes. Either you over-kneaded the dough, or you sliced them while they were too hot. Wait at least 5 minutes before cutting.
• My dough is too sticky to shape. Your yogurt was too thin, or the bowl was too warm. Sprinkle in a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough can be handled. Flour your hands, too.
• The hole closed up while cooking. Totally normal — and it’s why you make the hole bigger than you think it needs to be. If it closes anyway, poke through with the end of a wooden spoon while they’re still warm.
• My bagels are pale on top. Skip the egg wash and they’ll stay light-colored. For deep golden color, use a full egg (yolk and white) beaten with a splash of water.
• The bottoms are sticking to the basket. Spray the basket generously with cooking spray, or use a parchment liner designed for air fryers.

Topping Ideas

This is where the fun is. Brush with egg wash first, then sprinkle on:

• Everything bagel seasoning — the classic; sesame, poppy, garlic, onion, salt
• Sesame seeds — toasted or raw
• Poppy seeds — for a nuttier, denser bite
• Flaky sea salt — surprisingly addictive
• Cinnamon sugar — sweeten up the dough with a touch of vanilla in the yogurt first
• Shredded cheddar or asiago — melts into a crispy cheese crust
• Jalapeño + cheddar — fold diced jalapeño into the dough before shaping
• Dried blueberries — knead into dough for a sweet variation

Weight Watchers Points

This recipe started as a Weight Watchers favorite and stays in their good graces. Exact points depend on your plan and the brand of yogurt you use, so plug your specific ingredients into your current WW calculator. As a rough guide, plain Greek yogurt and self-rising flour are both low-point staples, and most users report these bagels coming in around 2–4 points each on recent plans.

How to Store and Reheat

• Room temperature: Store cooled bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Refrigerator: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in a single layer first, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Slice them before freezing so you can toast straight from frozen.
• To reheat: Pop a thawed bagel in the air fryer at 350°F for 1–2 minutes, or toast a sliced one in the toaster like any other bagel.

More Air Fryer Bagel Recipes to Try

If you love this recipe, work through the rest of the Fork To Spoon bagel collection:

• How to Toast a Bagel in the Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Everything Bagels
• Air Fryer Homemade Poppy Bagels
• Air Fryer Blueberry Bagels
• Air Fryer Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels
• Air Fryer Pumpkin Bagels
• Air Fryer Pizza Bagels

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