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Easy 2-Ingredient Air Fryer Bagels (No Yeast & No Boiling)

Homemade Air Fryer Bagels: No Yeast, No Boiling, No Stress

Greek yogurt air fryer bagels ready in 20 minutes with no yeast or boiling
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 142
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain, 0% or 2% fat (240ml) — this displays in parentheses

Equipment

  • Air fryer (5.5+ quarts capacity)
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or bench scraper
  • Kitchen scale (recommended, not required)
  • Parchment paper or silicone mat
  • Pastry brush
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Instant-read thermometer (optional)

Method
 

Combine Ingredients
  1. Pour 1 cup (240ml) of Greek yogurt into a medium mixing bowl. Add 1.5 cups (190g) of all-purpose flour, 1.5 tsp (7g) of baking powder, and 0.5 tsp (3g) of sea salt. Using a wooden spoon, stir until ingredients just come together (about 30 seconds). The dough will look rough and shaggy—this is correct.
Knead Softly
  1. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for exactly 60 seconds using folding motions. The dough should feel smooth and cohesive, only slightly tacky. Rest for 2 minutes—the baking powder is distributing and the yogurt is hydrating the gluten.
Shape Bagels
  1. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces (about 75g each). Roll each into a tight ball. Push your thumb through the center to create a 1-inch hole. Stretch gently into a 3-inch diameter bagel shape. Place each on parchment paper and rest for 3 minutes.
Preheat Air Fryer
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes. This step is critical for even browning. Do not skip preheating.
Finish and Cook
  1. Brush each bagel lightly with 2 tbsp (30ml) water. Immediately sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning. Working in batches of 2, arrange on the air fryer basket so they do not touch. Cook for 12-14 minutes at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown and firm.
Cool and Serve
  1. Remove bagels carefully (they will be hot) and transfer to a wire cooling rack. Cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing. The interior structure sets during this cooling period. Slice and serve immediately with your preferred spread.

Notes

HIGH-ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS (5,000+ feet):
- Reduce baking powder to 1.25 tsp
- Increase flour to 2 cups (240g)
- Lower air fryer temperature to 365°F (185°C)
- Reduce cook time to 11-13 minutes

PRO TIPS:
- Make dough the night before and shape in the morning for fresher bagels
- If your air fryer runs hot, test with 365°F (185°C) on the first batch
- Do not thaw frozen shaped bagels before cooking—add 4-5 minutes to cook time
- Toaster oven reheating (350°F / 175°C for 4 minutes) preserves crust better than microwave

SUBSTITUTION OPTIONS:
- Swap 20% of all-purpose flour with Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Pastry Flour for nuttier flavor
- Use Fage Total 2% (full-fat) for richer crumb
- Experiment with toppings: sesame only, poppy seed only, or custom everything blend