Cottage Cheese Bagels

Instructions

1. In a small food processor or blender, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Make a hole in the center, then add the blended cottage cheese. With a spoon or small rubber spatula, stir until the mixture forms a shaggy mass.
4. Lightly flour a work surface, then turn the dough out onto it. Knead it for 1 to 2 minutes, until it forms a smooth dough. If the dough is too sticky to handle, lightly flour your hands and the counter as needed.
5. With a bench scraper or butter knife, divide the dough into quarters. Roll each quarter first into a ball, then out and into a rope that is 3/4 inches wide and about 8 to 9 inches long. Connect the ends of the rope to each other form a ring, pressing lightly to seal. Repeat with the remaining quarters.
6. Place the bagels on a parchment lined baking sheet, then brush the tops with the egg wash. Sprinkle with your desired toppings.
7. Arrange the bagels in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch (you may need to cook in batches)—for easy transfer, I remove my air fryer basket insert, place two bagels on top, then lower them in (note this only works with the first batch, as the insert will be super hot later on). Air fry at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes, until the bagels are golden brown on top and at the sides.
8. Let the bagels cool slightly on a wire rack. Enjoy warm.