Cinnamon Sugar Bagels

These Easy Cinnamon Sugar Bagels are the perfect blend of chewy, golden goodness and simple, feel-good baking! Soft on the inside with a beautifully crisp exterior, these bagels come together with minimal ingredients and no complicated steps. Quick, reliable, and endlessly customizable, this recipe is bound to become your new kitchen favorite — the kind of homemade comfort that brings people together and keeps them coming back for more!

Original recipe from Skinny Taste

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (or whole wheat or gluten-free mix) — 5 oz by weight
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (make sure it’s fresh!)
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (use less if using table salt)
• 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (not regular yogurt — it’ll be too sticky; I like Stonyfield)
• 1 egg white or whole egg, beaten
• Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

Toppings:

• See the notes below for my sweet cinnamon-sugar version!

Instructions:

Oven Method

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat. If using parchment, lightly spray with oil.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add yogurt: Mix with a fork or spatula until a crumbly dough forms.
4. Knead: Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Transfer dough and knead for about 15 turns until tacky (not sticky — it shouldn’t stick to your hands).
5. Shape bites: Divide dough into 4 equal balls. Roll each into a ¾-inch rope and cut into 1 -2 inch pieces.
6. Bake: Place on the top rack and bake for 15 minutes.
7. Cool: Let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicingCool: Let cool and toss in melted butter and than toss in cinnamon sugar mixture.

Air Fryer Method

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add yogurt: Mix with a fork or spatula until a crumbly dough forms.
3. Knead: Lightly flour a work surface. Knead about 20 turns until tacky (not sticky).
4. Shape bites: Divide dough into 4 equal balls. Roll each into a ¾-inch rope and cut into 1 -2 inch pieces.
5. Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
6. Air fry: Place bagels in batches without overcrowding. Air fry for 12ish minutes, until golden (no need to flip).
7. Cool: Let cool and toss in melted butter and than toss in cinnamon sugar mixture

Notes: Sweet Cinnamon-Sugar Variation (from Janie!):
After baking or air frying, cut the bagels into bite-sized pieces. Toss them in melted butter, then coat with a mixture of ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Serve warm for a sweet, irresistible treat!