Crispy Cheesy Mini Bagels (Print Version)

Quickly air-fried mini bagels with melted cheese and savory toppings for a delicious snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 plain mini bagels, halved

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Toppings

04 - 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices or chopped regular pepperoni (optional)
05 - 2 tablespoons sliced black olives (optional)
06 - 2 tablespoons diced bell pepper (optional)
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 2 minutes.
02 - Place the mini bagel halves cut side up on a clean surface.
03 - Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
04 - Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauced bagel halves.
05 - Top each bagel with pepperoni, olives, bell peppers, or other desired toppings if using.
06 - Lightly sprinkle oregano or Italian seasoning over each assembled bagel.
07 - Place bagel pizzas in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F for 5 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
08 - Carefully remove mini pizzas and allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They're ready in under 15 minutes from start to finish, perfect for when you need something that actually tastes homemade.
  • Everyone at the table gets to customize their own, so there's no picky eater negotiations.
  • The crispy-cheesy contrast is addictive, and somehow a mini bagel makes pizza feel like a snack instead of a whole meal.
02 -
  • Don't skip preheating the air fryer because a cold basket means soggy bagels and underwhelming cheese, and nobody wants that.
  • If your sauce is watery, dab off excess with a paper towel before assembling, otherwise you'll end up with a soggy mess instead of crispy edges.
03 -
  • Buy a small ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to portion your toppings evenly—it sounds overthinking it, but it saves time and looks more polished.
  • Keep your sauce bottle in the fridge so it's easier to control the amount you're spreading, and everything stays cold until it hits the hot air fryer.
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