Air Fryer Bagel Bites with 2-Ingredient Dough

Steps

1. 1

   Mix self-rising flour and Greek yogurt until a smooth, homogeneous dough forms.

2. 2

   Grease a small cake pan with non-stick spray or line a grill tray with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Take a heaping tablespoon of dough, form into balls, and place in the pan, leaving space between them (about 7 balls fit).

4. 4

   If desired, sprinkle cinnamon sugar or everything bagel seasoning on top.

5. 5

   Close the air fryer lid, set temperature to 163°C (325°F), and cook for 5 minutes for small balls, or 9 minutes for larger balls (bagel-shaped).

6. 6

   Flip the balls and cook for another 4 minutes at the same temperature (6 minutes for larger version).

7. 7

   Remove and let cool completely before filling with cream cheese, if using.

8. 8

   To fill: make a small slit on the side of each bagel bite and, using a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a cut corner, pipe softened cream cheese inside.

Shopping list

1 cup (125g) self-rising flour, 1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt, 100g (3.5 oz) cream cheese (optional), cinnamon and sugar (optional), everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Recipe story

This simple two-ingredient bagel bite recipe gained popularity in American kitchens as a modern twist on traditional Jewish bagels. Originating from Jewish communities in Poland, the bagel was brought to the United States by immigrants and evolved into various forms. This recipe uses Greek yogurt and self-rising flour to achieve a fluffy texture without lengthy proofing. It's a quick and tasty solution for homemade fresh bagel bites.