I was looking for an easy bagel recipe, and was delighted to find one that I adapted from Skinnytaste.com which could be made easily in the air fryer! I adjusted the recipe to use a lower carb flour mixture and reduced the recipe by 1/2 because my other family members prefer flatbreads. This recipe can also be made in the oven – cook for about 25 minutes at 375 degrees F.

The original recipe called for regular flour (whole wheat flour blend could also be used), nonfat greek yogurt (I would choose the 2% again for a little extra richness and not many more calories, and uses 1/2 egg white (when the recipe is halved, as below), but mentions that whole eggs can be used instead of egg whites. Do not substitute regular yogurt for the Greek yogurt, as it will make the dough too thin.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup low carb flour (I have used Thin Healthy Mama Baking Blend and Caulipower Baking Blend – the orange variety)

1 tsp baking powder (make sure it is not expired)

1/4 tsp kosher salt (use much less if substituting with table salt)

1/2 serving of pasteurized egg whites in a carton, shake the carton to “whip”

1/2 cup  2% Fage Greek yogurt

splash of egg whites to coat the bagel

(Optional toppings: sesame seeds, garlic flakes, cinnamon, cardamom, everything bagel seasoning, etc)

1. In a bowl, combine flour mixture, baking powder and salt.
2. Add the yogurt and beaten egg whites and mix until well combined into small crumbles.
3. If it is too damp, you can add slightly more flour.
4. Lightly dust a work surface with the flour mixture and knead the dough about 15-20 turns until it is less sticky and starts coming together slightly.
5. Divide the dough in half. Roll each into a long log shape and then twist into a bagel shape.
6. Lightly brush with egg white. Top with optional topping(s) if desired.
7. Place side by side in the air fryer with room between the bagels and cook at 280 for 20 minutes. (My bagels were slightly wetter, so I needed to cook for about 35 minutes).
8. Let cook for 15 minutes to firm up.

Nutrition facts with Low carb baking blend and 2% Greek yogurt ~110 Kcal each.  With regular flour and nonfat greek yogurt ~150 Kcal.