Description
This Air Fryer Pizza Bagels recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a homemade mini pizza with a crispy crust and melty cheese. Perfect for a snack or light meal, these bagels are topped with classic pizza sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese, then air-fried to bubbly perfection in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagels
- 2 bagels (sliced in half)
Pizza Toppings
- 4 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 16 pepperoni slices
- 3-4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- Other toppings of your choice (optional)
Instructions
- Cut and Prepare: Cut each bagel in half through the middle to create four halves. Spread about a tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
- Add Toppings: Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the sauce, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over each bagel half. Add any other desired toppings.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes.
- Cook: Place the prepared bagels in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 4 to 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, and the bagels are crisp on the edges.
- Serve: Carefully remove the pizza bagels from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute before serving to avoid burning your mouth.
Notes
- You can use any type of bagels such as plain, whole wheat, or everything bagels depending on your preference.
- Feel free to customize with other toppings like sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, or onions.
- If your air fryer basket is small, cook the bagels in batches to ensure even cooking.
- Keep an eye on the cheese during air frying to prevent over-browning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
