Name: Air Fryer Everything Bagel
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 1 h 2 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 12, 2026

These Air Fryer Everything bagels are chewy, crunchy, perfection. Quick to make and ready for anything you could want to top it off with. Better than traditional bagels from the grocery store and such a simple recipe! Everything Bagels are that perfect bite that explodes on your taste buds and is so very satisfying. They are the perfect vehicle for your favorite toppings.

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Air Fryer Everything Bagel

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Ingredients

WarningWheat and 2 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, add the sugar, yeast and water. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes. Frothy bubbles should form.

Add flour and salt and stir lightly for 1 minute. Then using your hands, lightly knead the dough. Roll the dough into itself and place in an oiled bowl. Cover with a damp towel and let dough rise for 1 hour.

Once dough is doubled in size cut into 8 even pieces. Form each dough into a ball by tucking in the edges of the cuts and rounding out on a flat surface.

Using your floured thumb and middle finger, create a hole in the center of the bagel and then lightly stretch the hole open about an inch.

Get a pot of water to boiling and the lower the heat to low. Bath each bagel in the hot water for 1-2 minutes on each side. The longer the bagel soaks, the chewier the result.

Season the bagels with 1 TBSP of the Everything Bagel seasoning.

Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place bagels in and cook on 350 for 8 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Yeast Activation Magic 🧪
Activate your yeast in warm water (110-115°F) with a pinch of sugar to ensure maximum rising potential and a perfectly fluffy bagel texture.
Seasoning Density Technique 🌪️
Press the everything bagel seasoning firmly into the dough surface to create a dense, even coating that won't fall off during air frying.
Humidity Control Pro 💨
Lightly mist your bagels with water before air frying to create a crisp exterior and prevent the dough from drying out during cooking.
Perfectly Shaped Rings 🥯
Create bagel shapes by rolling dough into a rope and connecting the ends, then gently rotate and stretch to ensure uniform thickness and professional appearance.
Air Fryer Positioning Hack 📐
Leave at least half an inch of space between bagels in the air fryer basket to allow proper hot air circulation and achieve an evenly golden-brown crust.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.