15
Egg Wash:
1
large egg
1
teaspoon (5 ml) water
1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) “everything bagel” spice blend
(if this cannot be found in the store, poppy seeds or
untoasted sesame seeds work well)
1 . Bring pizza dough to room temperature (be sure it is covered so it
does not dry out) .
2 . While pizza dough is resting, choose one of the cream cheese
mixtures to prepare . Each of these mixtures can either be stirred
together in a small bowl, or if a mini food processor/chopper is
available, that can be used . If using the mini food processor/chopper
to prepare the scallion cream cheese, first chop the scallions in the
processor and then add the cream cheese, salt and pepper . The
smoked salmon cream cheese can be prepared by first processing
the cream cheese, then adding the salmon in 1-inch (2 .5 cm) pieces
and finally pulsing to combine .
3 . Divide the rested dough into 6 pieces . Roll a piece into a small ball
and then stuff with about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the filling . Fold the
dough over so it completely covers the filling . Transfer to a lightly
floured surface and cover with plastic wrap . Repeat with remaining
dough pieces .
4 . Place a 6-quart (5 .6 L) saucepan filled with water over high heat and
bring to a boil .
5 . While the water is coming to a boil, prepare the baking soda wash by
stirring together the warm water and baking soda together in a small
bowl . Reserve .
6 . Carefully slide one filled dough round into the boiling water at a time
flipping each after 1½ minutes . (In most pots, three rounds can be
boiled at one time . You want to be sure not to overcrowd the pot or
the dough will stick together) . Boil for 3 minutes total (they should
start to rise to the surface) . Allow to drain on a wire cooling rack
while boiling the others
7 . Dip each boiled dough round into the baking soda wash and place
on a clean plate . Lightly brush the bites with the egg wash and
sprinkle generously with the everything bagel spice blend .
8 . Lightly coat the AirFryer Basket with cooking spray . Then transfer
the coated bagel bites onto the basket .
9 . Put into the oven and set to Bake at 350°F (180°C) . Bake the bagel
bites until dark and golden, approximately 12 to 15 minutes . When
bagels are finished, transfer to a wire cooling rack .
Nutritional information per stuffed bagel bite (scallion cream cheese):
Calories 240 (30% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 8g • fat 8g • sat. fat 4g
chol. 19mg • sod. 84mg • calc. 185mg • fiber 0g
Nutritional information per stuffed bagel bite (smoked salmon cream cheese):
Calories 245 (54% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 9g • fat 8g • sat. fat 4g
chol. 22mg • sod. 118mg • calc. 184mg • fiber 0g
Healthy Poppers
When the breading is removed from a traditional jalapeño popper,
not only is it healthier but the flavour, and spice,
of the jalapeño really comes to the forefront .
Makes 12 poppers
Nonstick cooking spray
1 to 2 pieces raw bacon
6
jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
4
ounces ([113 g] ½ standard package) cream cheese,
room temperature
2
tablespoons (30 ml) blue cheese (½ teaspoon [2.5 ml]
cheese per popper)
1 . Place the AirFryer Basket onto the Baking Pan and coat with
nonstick spray . Reserve .
2 . Lay the bacon into the basket and put into the AirFryer . AirFry at
400°F (200°C) until a medium doneness, about 8 to 10 minutes .
(While you only need 1 to 2 pieces for the poppers, you can fit about
