Quick and Tasty: 2-Ingredient Air Fryer Bagels

Easy air fryer bagels are the perfect simple breakfast recipe, delivering a crispy exterior and chewy interior. These two-ingredient bagels—they’re sure to become your favorite air fryer breakfast hack!

Bagels are one of my favorite breakfast, but store-bought ones often fall short. Bagels should be chewy, not doughy! With the air fryer, you can whip up homemade bagels in under 15 minutes.

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!

2-Ingredient Air Fryer Bagels

Traditional bagels are fantastic and delicious. However, they take hours, and recipes often call for boiling them before air frying or baking them. 

Today, I turned my attention to a more straightforward, 2 ingredient bagel recipe floating on the Internet for a while now. I believe the recipe started as a Weight Watcher Breakfast Option. 

If you have been hunting for more Weight Watchers friendly dishes, check these out. AIR FRYER WEIGHT WATCHERS BANANA BREAD MUG, AIR FRYER WEIGHT WATCHERS RED POTATO RECIPE, AIR FRYER WEIGHT WATCHERS ASPARAGUS, and AIR FRYER WEIGHT WATCHERS STUFFED JALAPENOS.

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Ingredients Needed For Two-Ingredient Bagels Air Fryer

Here are the simple ingredients, you will need for no yeast air fryer 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 nutrition information.

• Self-Rising Flour: A blend of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt—this perfect trio gives our bagels a delightful rise and fluffy texture. If you don’t have self-rising flour on hand, no worries! You can easily make your own by adding 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt to each cup of all-purpose flour.
• Greek Yogurt: Adds moisture and slight tanginess to the bagels, making the dough easy to handle.
• Egg White: For a golden, glossy finish on your two-ingredient bagels, consider brushing them with an egg wash before air frying.
• Bagel Topping, Optional: Everything Bagel Seasoning, sesame seeds, or your favorite bagel toppings.
• Serving: Low fat Cream Cheese, jam, or butter.

How To Make Air Fryer Bagels

Making 2-ingredient bagels in an air fryer is a straightforward and easy, here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Make Greek Yogurt Bagels Dough

Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 3-5 minutes. Whisk together the self rising flour and thick yogurt in a large mixing bowl until a dough ball forms. Use your hands, silicone spatula, or wooden spoon. This makes it easier to work the dough together.

If you want to use a stand mixer, use a dough hook to mix the 2-ingredient dough on medium speed. Blend the ingredients until a dough forms.

Step 2: Divide Dough Into Balls

Form the dough into a ball and place it on a lightly floured surface; knead the ball of dough for a couple of minutes. Cut the ball into 4ths, then roll them between your hands to form 4 equal-sized balls.

 Step 3: Form Bagel Shapes

Roll the dough balls on the work surface into a long rope shape, about 8 inches long. Bring the ends together and pinch to form a circle. Repeat with the other dough balls.  In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush the bagels with the egg wash with a pastry brush, add your bagel seasoning.

Step 4: Air Fry Weight Watcher Bagels

Place the yogurt bagels in the basket, egg wash side up, so they aren’t touching. You may need to do this in batches. Set cook time for 8-10 minutes until golden brown on the outside. Let cool slightly before serving.

​Step 5: Serving Delicious Yogurt-Based Bagels

Serve with your favorite toppings, peanut butter, Instant Pot Homemade Cream Cheese, melted butter, or cinnamon sugar.

Air Fryer Bagels Recipe Tips

• Consistent Dough: Ensure the Greek yogurt and self-rising flour are thoroughly mixed to form a smooth, uniform dough.
• Flour the Surface: When shaping the bagels, lightly flour your hands and the surface to prevent sticking.
• Size and Shape: Keep the bagels relatively the same size for even cooking.
• Egg Wash for Shine: Brush the bagels with an egg wash (a beaten egg white) before air frying for a golden and shiny crust.
• Don’t Overcrowd the Air Fryer: Cook the bagels in a single layer without touching each other.
• Cool Before Slicing: After air frying, let the bagels cool for a few minutes.
• Storage: Store any leftover bagels in an airtight container.
• Experiment with Flavors: Feel free to experiment with the dough by adding spices, bagel seasoning, herbs, or sweeteners for different flavor profiles.

2-Ingredient Air Fryer Bagels Recipe Faqs

Can I use regular yogurt instead of Greek yogurt? It’s best to use Greek yogurt because it has less moisture than regular yogurt.

Do I need to use self-rising flour? Yes, self rising flour is necessary as it contains baking powder and salt. To make self rising flour, add 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt to each cup of all-purpose flour.

How do I know when the bagels are done? The bagels are done when they have a golden-brown color and a firm crust.

Can I make these bagels in advance? Yes, you can prepare the dough in advance and store it in the refrigerator overnight.

Are these bagels suitable for freezing? Absolutely. Bake them, allow them to cool completely, and then freeze them in a sealed bag or container.

Can I add sweeteners or flavors to the dough? Yes, you can customize the dough by adding sweeteners like honey or sugar or flavors like cinnamon or vanilla extract.

How can I make these bagels vegan? For a vegan version, you can try using a plant-based yogurt.

My dough is too sticky. What can I do?  If the dough is too sticky, add more flour until it becomes manageable.

Can I double this recipe? Yes, the recipe can be easily doubled. Cook the bagels in batches to not overcrowd the air fryer.

Do I need to flip the bagels during cooking? Flipping the bagels is not usually necessary, as the air fryer cooks them evenly. 

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