Air Fryer Cream Cheese Stuffed Bagel Minis with Everything Seasoning
These bite-sized bagel minis feature a tender, yogurt-enriched dough wrapped around creamy cold cream cheese centers. The air fryer creates a golden exterior while keeping the cream cheese filling perfectly melty. Topped with everything bagel seasoning for that classic savory flavor, these make an excellent breakfast, snack, or party appetizer. The two-ingredient dough technique makes them surprisingly simple to prepare, while the cream cheese surprise inside them beyond ordinary bagel bites.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flouralmond flour1:1gluten-freegluten-free
use fine almond flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic in olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, diced, and cold
- 1 large egg, whisked
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoningsesame seeds + poppy seeds + garlic powder + onion flakes + salt2 tbsp totalgeneral
mix your own blend
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F for 5 minutes
- 2
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, minced garlic, and Greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl
- 3
Mix with a dough whisk or wooden spoon until dough forms
- 4
Knead with your hands and form a large ball
- 5
Lightly flour a wooden cutting board and place the dough ball on it
- 6
Separate the dough into 8 equal sections and roll each into a ball
- 7
Make a small hole through the side of each dough ball with your finger
- 8
Place cream cheese pieces into each dough ball
- 9
Pinch the opening closed and seal the cream cheese inside completely
- 10
Whisk egg with water in a small bowl
- 11
Brush each bagel ball with egg wash and immediately sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning
- 12
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray
- 13
Arrange bagel minis in a single layer with at least 1 inch between each
- 14
Cook for 7 to 10 minutes
- 15
Plate, serve, and enjoy
Tips
Ensure cream cheese is cold and diced for easier handling when stuffing into the dough balls.
Leave adequate space between bagel minis in the air fryer as they expand during cooking.
Seal the cream cheese completely inside the dough to prevent leakage during cooking.
Good to Know
Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
Can be assembled and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking. Brush with egg wash just before air frying.
Serve warm immediately after cooking for best cream cheese texture.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip sealing the cream cheese completely to avoid messy leakage during cooking.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to prevent uneven cooking and sticking.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Gluten-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
mix your own blend
FAQ
Can I use regular yogurt instead of Greek yogurt?
Yes, but Greek yogurt works better due to its thicker consistency. Regular yogurt may make the dough slightly stickier and require a bit more flour.
What if I don't have everything bagel seasoning?
Make your own by mixing sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes, and coarse salt in equal proportions.
How long do these keep?
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 300°F for 2-3 minutes to restore crispness.