Step 1

Add the ingredients (water, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast) to the stand mixer bowl.

Step 2

Knead it for about 12 minutes using the dough hook on setting 2.

Step 3

Once the dough attaches to the hook, it is done.

Step 4

Remove the dough, shape it into a ball, and leave it covered in the bowl for about an hour until it doubles in volume.

Step 5

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it onto a lightly floured surface.

Step 6

Fill a large pot with water. (Water should be at least an inch in depth)

Step 7

Bring it to a rolling boil on a medium-high flame while you work on the dough.

Step 8

Divide the dough into 10 equal parts of about 70 grams each.

Step 9

Make a smooth ball from each piece and place it on a tray.

Step 10

Cover them with a kitchen towel or cling wrap and let them rest for 5 minutes.

Step 11

For each dough ball, poke a hole at the center with your index finger. Make the hole about an inch wide by moving the dough in a circular motion between your fingers and also stretching it outside.

Step 12

Depending on the size of the pot in which you boil water, add 2-3 bagels and boil them on each side for about 1 minute.

Step 13

Remove them carefully using a slotted spoon and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 14

Continue the boiling process for the remaining bagels.

Step 15

Apply some milk with a basting brush and sprinkle some Everything bagels seasoning or sesame seeds.

Step 16

Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 2-3 minutes or until it prompts you to add food.

Step 17

Place the bagels in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Step 18

Air fry the bagels at 390°F for about 6 minutes.

Step 19

After 6 minutes flip the bagels with the help of tongs and air fry at 390°F for another 2 minutes.

Step 20

Remove the bagels from the air fryer and place them on a cooling rack until they are completely cooled down.