Can I use low-fat cottage cheese for air fryer bagels?

Yes, but expect a slightly drier texture. Full-fat cottage cheese delivers better moisture, chew, and richness in your cottage cheese bagels air fryer recipe.

Do I need self-rising flour for cottage cheese bagels?

Not necessarily. You can make your own by combining all-purpose flour with 1½ teaspoons of baking powder and ½ teaspoon of salt per cup.

Can I make cottage cheese bagels without egg wash?

Yes. Skip the egg wash if you prefer an egg-free version, but the tops won’t get as golden. You can brush with milk or plant-based milk instead.

What’s the best air fryer temp for bagels?

Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Most cottage cheese bagels air fryer recipes bake in 10–12 minutes, but always check at 8 minutes to avoid over-browning.

Cottage Cheese Bagels Air Fryer – Quick, Crispy & Great

Name: Cottage Cheese Bagels Air Fryer Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese; 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup AP flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ½ tsp salt); 1 egg (for egg wash); Optional toppings: everything seasoning, sesame seeds, shredded cheese

Description

These cottage cheese bagels made in the air fryer are high-protein, fluffy inside, crispy outside, and done in under 15 minutes—no yeast, no boiling required.

Ingredients

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1 cup full-fat cottage cheese

1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup AP flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ½ tsp salt)

1 egg (for egg wash)

Optional toppings: everything seasoning, sesame seeds, shredded cheese

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Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).

Mix cottage cheese and flour in a bowl until a shaggy dough forms.

Lightly knead on a floured surface until smooth.

Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and roll into ropes.

Form each rope into a circle and pinch the ends.

Place on parchment or greased air fryer basket.

Brush with egg wash and add toppings if desired.

Air fry for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.

Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for best results.

To make gluten-free: substitute with 1:1 GF baking flour.

Store cooled bagels in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze for 1 month.

Reheat in the air fryer at 300°F for 3–4 minutes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bagel
Calories: 168
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 40mg