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Easy Air Fryer Mini Bagels Recipe

Easy Air Fryer Mini Bagels Recipe
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These Easy Air Fryer Mini Bagels are a quick and delicious gluten-free snack made with simple ingredients like gluten-free flour and Greek yogurt. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside, these mini bagels are topped with flavorful Everything Bagel seasoning and cooked effortlessly in the air fryer for a healthier alternative to traditional bagels.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten-free 1:1 flour (such as King Arthur’s)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons Everything bagel seasoning
  • Olive oil spray, egg white, or water (for coating the bagels to help seasoning stick)

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and kosher salt to create a gluten-free self-rising flour. Add the Greek yogurt and mix well using a fork until the mixture forms a thick, slightly wet, chunky dough. Sprinkle a little flour on your hands and the dough, then knead in the bowl until a smooth dough ball forms, about 1 minute or less.
  2. Shape mini bagels: Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead for about one minute. Use a rounded tablespoon to scoop approximately 1 ounce of dough and roll it into a ball. Place each ball on a clean plate. Repeat until all dough is shaped into 12-13 mini bagels.
  3. Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the bagels.
  4. Coat and season the bagels: Lightly spray or brush each dough ball with olive oil, egg white, or water to help the seasoning stick. Pour the Everything bagel seasoning into a shallow bowl and roll each bagel dough ball in the seasoning until well coated, or sprinkle seasoning on top if you prefer less.
  5. Prepare the air fryer basket: Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray (preferably non-aerosol) to prevent sticking. Place the bagels in a single layer, spaced about 1 inch apart to allow for expansion. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
  6. Cook the bagels: Air fry the mini bagels for 10-12 minutes. After 10 minutes, check one bagel by carefully pulling it apart; if the interior is still doughy, cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Once done, remove the bagels and let them cool on a plate for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve: Enjoy your warm mini bagels with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite spread.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free 1:1 flour blend for best results to maintain the correct texture.
  • Kneading briefly helps develop the dough’s structure but avoid over-kneading to keep bagels tender.
  • Ensure bagels are spaced properly in the air fryer for even cooking and expansion.
  • Use olive oil spray instead of aerosol sprays for better health and avoiding damage to air fryer basket.
  • If you prefer less seasoning, sprinkle lightly instead of rolling the bagels in the seasoning.
  • Store any leftover bagels in an airtight container and reheat them in the air fryer for a crispy finish.
  • For vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt with a thick plant-based yogurt and use water instead of egg white for coating.

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