How to make Tofu Bagel Bites, a simple, high-protein twist on classic bagels using just silken tofu and flour. These little bites are air-fried until golden on the outside and chewy on the inside, making them perfect for snacking or sharing.

Instead of relying on ultra-processed ingredients, this recipe keeps things minimal while still delivering that classic bagel texture. I also paired it with a creamy, lox-inspired dip.

This is a great recipe to make if you’re looking for a quick, protein-rich snack that’s made with simple ingredients.

Tofu Bagel Bites

Tofu Bagel Bites are made with only 2-ingredients: tofu and flour. They’re chewy, easily made in the air fryer, and high in protein. It’s an easy homemade bagel recipe that’s fun to snack on without the ultra-processed ingredients.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Course Breakfast, Snack

Servings balls

Start Cooking

Ingredients

1 block silken tofu, 16oz, pat dry
2 ¼ cups flour
1 Tbsp baking soda
Everything but the bagel seasoning

Dip

¼ cup greek yogurt
¼ cup whipped cream cheese
¼ cup avocado, mashed
2 Tbsp persian cucumber, chopped
2 Tbsp purple onion, chopped
1 Tbsp dill, chopped
2 Tbsp smoked salmon, chopped
2 tsp capers
Everything but the bagel seasoning

Get Recipe Ingredients

Instructions
Start Cooking

In a large mixing bowl, mash the silken tofu until smooth. Add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
1 block silken tofu, 2 ¼ cups flour
Knead the dough in the bowl until fully combined and smooth. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let rest for 15 minutes.
After resting, knead briefly again until the dough is cohesive. Lightly wet your hands and divide the dough into small portions, shaping each into a ball. Re-wet your hands as needed to prevent sticking.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and stir in the baking soda. Carefully add the bagel bites and boil for 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
1 Tbsp baking soda
Sprinkle the bagel bites evenly with everything bagel seasoning.
Everything but the bagel seasoning
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Arrange the bagel bites in a single layer and air fry for 12 minutes, or until golden.
In a medium bowl, combine all dip ingredients and mix until smooth. Serve alongside the warm bagel bites.
¼ cup greek yogurt, ¼ cup whipped cream cheese, ¼ cup avocado, 2 Tbsp persian cucumber, 2 Tbsp purple onion, 1 Tbsp dill, 2 Tbsp smoked salmon, 2 tsp capers, Everything but the bagel seasoning

Keyword Air fryer, Nutrition

Hi, I’m Tam!

I’m a Vietnamese American and the creator behind this recipe blog. I was previously a scientist but now do recipe development and content creation. I turned my love for research and food into intentional, science-backed cooking…

More >