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Air Fryer Keto Bagels

Air Fryer Keto Bagels

4.94 from 15 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Chewy, golden air fryer keto bagels made with fathead dough — just 5g net carbs each and ready in 20 minutes. Five pantry ingredients, no yeast, no rising time.

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups fine almond flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted (for brushing)
  • Optional: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or coarse salt

Instructions

  • Melt the cheeses. Combine mozzarella and cream cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted and stretchy (about 90 seconds total).
  • Mix the dough. Working quickly while the cheese is hot, add almond flour, baking powder, vinegar, and egg. Stir with a silicone spatula until a uniform sticky dough forms.
  • Rest and divide. Let the dough cool 3–4 minutes, then divide into 6 equal portions (about 2.5 oz each).
  • Shape. Roll each portion into a 6-inch rope, pinch the ends together to form a ring, and smooth the seam with wet fingertips.
  • Preheat. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Line basket with perforated parchment or spray lightly with oil.
  • Brush and season. Brush bagels with melted butter and sprinkle with everything seasoning, sesame seeds, or coarse salt while butter is still wet.
  • First fry. Air fry at 350°F for 5 minutes.
  • Flip. Flip bagels with tongs, brush other side with remaining butter.
  • Finish frying. Air fry another 5–7 minutes until deeply golden brown and firm to the touch (internal temp 200°F).
  • Cool and serve. Transfer to a wire rack and cool at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with cream cheese, butter, or smoked salmon.

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Notes

Notes

  • Almond flour matters: Use fine or superfine almond flour, never almond meal — meal gives a sandy texture.
  • Pre-shred your mozzarella. Bagged shredded cheese contains anti-caking starch that throws off moisture.
  • Don't skip the vinegar. It activates the baking powder and is what gives these bagels real bagel chew.
  • Storage: Counter 24 hours, fridge 7 days, freezer 3 months. Slice before freezing for easy toasting.
  • Reheat: Toast directly from frozen, or air fry at 325°F for 2–3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 536IUCalcium: 340mgIron: 2mg