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These air fryer bagels take just 10 minutes to make and need just 2 ingredients! No yeast needed, they are chewy and easy to customize!
I’m loving making non-traditional recipes in my air fryer.
Sure, I love making vegetable dishes (like air fryer zucchini and air fryer buffalo cauliflower) but to be honest, it’s the baked goods I love the most. Some favorites include air fried donuts and even air fryer cookies. My current obsession is air fried bagels!
Why air fry bagels?
- 2 Ingredients only. for the bagel dough itself, you need just self rising flour and yogurt- That is it!
- No yeast or resting time required. Most bread recipes require some resting time, but not these bagels!
- Easy to customize. Like with air fryer bagel bites, fold through or top the bagels with your favorite toppings.
- Ready in 8 minutes. The beauty of the air fryer is that the bagels take just 8 minutes to cook!
How to make bagels in the air fryer
The Ingredients.
- Self rising flour– A combination of all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. You can skip buying it at the supermarket and just make your own.
- Yogurt– Any thick yogurt works, like Greek, coconut, or soy. Ensure that it is not flavored.
- Butter– Optional, but adding a brush of melted butter on top gives the bagels the golden brown crumb.
- Toppings- Add your favorite bagel toppings on top.
The Instructions.
Start by mixing the flour and yogurt in a mixing bowl. Once combined, transfer onto a floured surface and knead several times until smooth.
Next, divide the dough into four portions. Using your hands, roll the dough out into a sausage shape and connect them at both ends to create a bagel.
Now, brush the exterior of each bagel with melted butter and sprinkle with your favorite bagel toppings. Transfer them into an air fryer basket lined with parchment paper.
Finally, air fry the bagels for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove the bagels from the air fryer and let them cool completely, before slicing and spreading with your favorite toppings.
Tips to make the best recipe
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, as the bagels are prone to spreading and rising. I can comfortably fit 3 bagels in, but if your air fryer basket is bigger, you can go for 4-5.
- If you don’t want to brush the bagels with butter, you can also use milk or cream.
- Once the bagels have cooked and cooled, slice them in half.
Bagel topping and mix- in ideas
Here are some fun flavors to get you started-
- Everything bagel seasoning– The classic New York style bagel topping everyone is obsessed with!
- Cheese– Asiago, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese.
- Dried or fresh fruit– Blueberries, raisins, or cranberries.
- Seeds– Poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or even sunflower seeds.
- Spices– Italian herbs, cinnamon, smoked paprika, onion, and garlic.
Storing and freezing instructions
- To store: Air fried bagels can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.
- To freeze: Place leftovers in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to six months.
- Reheating: Microwave for 20-30 seconds or reheat in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes.
More air fryer recipes to try
- Air fryer pizza rolls
- Air fryer popcorn
- Air fryer biscuits
- Air fryer brownies
- Air fryer cinnamon rolls
Frequently Asked Questions
You can toast all bread-like products in the air fryer instead of using a toaster. To do this, preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F. Add the halved bagel or two slices of bread in the air fryer basket and air fry for 3 minutes.
Add the frozen bagel to an air fryer basket linked with parchment paper. Air fry at 180C/350F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. To have the bagel toasted at the end, increase the heat to 200C/400F for the last ten minutes.
If you use a dairy free yogurt (like coconut or soy yogurt), these bagels are vegan.
Use a gluten free self rising flour like Doves Farm.
Air Fryer Bagels (2 Ingredients!)
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups self rising flour
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or favorite bagel toppings
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour and yogurt and mix until combined. If the dough is too thin, add more flour. If the dough is too thick, add more yogurt.
- Lightly flour a kitchen surface and transfer the dough on top. Knead it several times, then divide it into 8 portions.
- Roll out each portion of dough into a long, sausage shape and connect them at both sides to form a bagel.
- Line an air fryer basket with parchment paper. Brush the top of the bagel with the melted butter then sprinkle your favorite bagel toppings.
- Place 3 or 4 bagels in the air fryer basket and air fry at 180C/350F for 10 minutes, or until golden around the sides.
- Remove the bagels from the air fryer basket and place the remaining bagels to cook. Repeat the process until all the bagels are air fried.
Mine weren’t as smooth looking as yours when they were done. Should I have kneaded longer? They tasted great so that’s a plus!
Yes, definitely knead longer if your dough isn’t smooth 🙂
I was making this today. Sezame goes so well in this recipe. Thank you really. Very excited.
these are really amazing! Fast, easy and super yummy!!
My 8 year old requested bagels, but we did not have any in the house, so he helped me make these. Did about half brushed with a little salt and butter (for him), and the other half with everything seasoning (for me and my husband). Definitely a hit and we’ll certainly make them again. Thanks for the recipe!
Just made these bagels and wow! I am never buying them again. They came out crispy on the outside, fluffy and yummy on the inside. Thank you for the recipe.
Thank you
Outstanding! Used all vegan ingredients and turned out perfectly! Thank you for sharing and I need to get your book.
Yummy!
Can’t wait to try this!
Can I use almond flour instead of all purpose??
Yes you can!
They are superb, thank you… but must admit that I didnt believe this to be true so had to purchase an air fryer !
I am now “forced” info trying more of your fab recipes
Loved this simple recipe! Also made ‘bagel bites’ by cutting rolled dough into bite- sized pieces.
First time putting parchment paper in the AF = smoke and fire. Note: preheat first, then add parchment paper with food on top, so the paper doesn’t fly into the fan and heating element.
Wonderful! Thanks for always giving us easy, delicious recipes 🧡
You are so welcome, Trish!
Hi, can you make these in the oven instead of an air fryer?
Amazing so good
Thanks, LoRaine!
The best air fryer bagels!
These were the best air fryer bagels I’ve ever made!
Wow, these were so delicious and easy to make! I didn’t have self rising flour so I made some. Made three different toppings ; Everything bagel, Asiago, and cinnamon. Will definitely be making these again.
Absolutely delicious and so easy. My kids love to help make them. We eat them often.
Thanks so much for sending this !
I made these bagels just now, and they are super yummy. Taste like biscuits! But should I have turned them over halfway through the cook time? They were brown on top but not on bottom. Don’t know if they were as cooked all the way through.
Simple easy and soo good!
Very easy and very good!!
This is so eazy ti make just before im going to work. Just love it alot
hi I love this recipe but I was wondering if I could use greek style coconut yoghurt instead so its dairy free
I tried this today and I used your recipe for self rising flour. The bagels turned out so delicious!!!! My husband and I loved them. Thank you for the recipe!!!!
Deliciously simple and easy will make it again
Delicious! Easy easy! Even for a VERY lazy cook like me!
So easy…I loved your eady flat bread recipe as well,!
With these things jumping in price to buy readymade it’s a no brainer to make your own!! Once you’ve done it you’ll never go back to bought shop food!!
Can I use gluten free flour, and dairy free plain yogurt instead of Greek?
Yes provided the flour is gluten-free self rising.
Best bagels ever!
Tried these today .So easy so delicious will never buy from a bakery or a supermarket again .
Nice crunch on the outside and lovely texture inside .
SERVED with cream cheese capers and salmon .
Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.
So easy, but so delicious!!! 😋😋😋
This was my first attempt at this recipe with the air fryer. I added a tiny bit of vanilla, cinnamon, honey, and raisins to the dough mixture. Delicious! Next time I won’t roll them so thin though. They don’t rise at all without the yeast. Thanks for sharing!
Can I make it keto by substituting the all-purpose flour w/ almond flour or lupin flour?
Someone tried almond flour successfully. I haven’t personally.
Can they be made in an air fryer that is the toaster oven style???
Yes! 🙂
Can these be made in a regular oven, since I don’t have an air fryer
Sure can! https://thebigmansworld.com/2-ingredient-bagels-recipe/
I’m so happy I found and tried this recipe 😭
This is amazing. Do you use American cup unit so I can work out the grams. Thanks
Yes I do 🙂
Hi Arman!
Thanks for the recipe, can I safely put these in a toaster after they’re cooked?
Hi is it a must to use “Greek” yogurt? If so why is this?
Any thick plain yogurt works.
Excellent!
Thanks for this recipe
Can I use dairy free yogurt?
Absolutely!
Arman, can’t wait to try your recipe and thanks for sharing. I would like to know what airfryer you use. I don’t have one and always prefer a recommendation from someone who uses something I’m interested in purchasing. Thank you in advance for the information. Pat
I like using a Phillips Air fryer 🙂
Perfect. So yummy.
Would gluten free flour work. Can’t have nut flout or wheat flour. Thx!
Provided it is self rising.
Great and easy recipe. However, if you make 8, the bagels are tiny, but the taste is amazing
very every cup of flour (gluten free, almond, whatever)
add 1 1/2tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt….I didn’t have self rising, so made my own..turned out perfect.. added blueberries to top of a couple prior to air frying…did at minutes…perfect
Thank you!
Can you use any kind of yogurt and with fruit?
Sure, if you don’t mind sweet bagels.
Can I use regular plain yogurt instead of Greek?
You sure can!
I love these and have been making them for years! My fav topping is light ricotta and Queens maple syrup.. no sugar ! yummo
Hi Kristina, Do you know if this will work with fat free Greek yogurt?
Thanks
This does.
Just made these and they are delicious! Very simple.
Description states it makes 4 bagel abut the recipe states it makes 8. This recipe only makes 4 normal size bagels. Super easy and taste great
Hello,
I could be mistaken but the recipe claims to be grain free, however, there’s rice and buckwheat in the self rising flour you listed.
Hi Kristina, this recipe does not claim to be grain free 🙂
Can you use almond or coconut flour?
Not for this recipe, but you can make my keto bagels which use almond flour 🙂
Can you cook this in an oven?
Sure can- 180C/350F for 12-15 minutes.
I don’t have an air fryer can I make these in my oven. Also I so enjoy your blog, keep up the good work. Joan
Yes you can!
Made it twise and loving it so much
Nice for a snack or to pack in for lunch at work