Air fryer bagels are easy to make from scratch without yogurt. Check out this delicious recipe to make vegan air fryer bagels with all-purpose flour or bread flour using yeast. They are perfect for morning breakfast or a snack.
Add the ingredients (water, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast) to the stand mixer bowl.
Knead it for about 12 minutes using the dough hook on setting 2.
Once the dough attaches to the hook, it is done.
Remove the dough, shape it into a ball, and leave it covered in the bowl for about an hour until it doubles in volume.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it onto a lightly floured surface.
Boil water
Fill a large pot with water. (Water should be at least an inch in depth)
Bring it to a rolling boil on a medium-high flame while you work on the dough.
Shaping the dough
Divide the dough into 10 equal parts of about 70 grams each.
Make a smooth ball from each piece and place it on a tray.
Cover them with a kitchen towel or cling wrap and let them rest for 5 minutes.
For each dough ball, poke a hole at the center with your index finger. Make the hole about an inch wide by moving the dough in a circular motion between your fingers and also stretching it outside.
Boiling bagels
Depending on the size of the pot in which you boil water, add 2-3 bagels and boil them on each side for about 1 minute.
Remove them carefully using a slotted spoon and place them on a baking sheet.
Continue the boiling process for the remaining bagels.
Apply some milk with a basting brush and sprinkle some Everything bagels seasoning or sesame seeds.
Baking bagels in the air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 2-3 minutes or until it prompts you to add food.
Place the bagels in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry the bagels at 390°F for about 6 minutes.
After 6 minutes flip the bagels with the help of tongs and air fry at 390°F for another 2 minutes.
Remove the bagels from the air fryer and place them on a cooling rack until they are completely cooled down.
Notes
Homemade bagels can be stored in an airtight container or a bread box for 3-4 days.
It is best to weigh the flour using a food scale for the best and most consistent results.
The dough can also be proved in the instant pot or oven for about 1 hour before shaping into rolls.
You can also make bagel dough in the bread machine and bake them in the oven.