Mini Bagel Pizzas Airfryer (Print)

Crispy mini bagels topped with mozzarella and sauce, cooked to golden perfection in an air fryer.

# Components:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini plain 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 2 minutes.
02 - Place the mini bagel halves cut side up on a clean work surface.
03 - Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly atop each bagel half.
05 - Distribute desired toppings such as pepperoni, black olives, and diced bell pepper over each bagel half.
06 - Sprinkle dried oregano or Italian seasoning evenly on top of the assembled bagels.
07 - Place a single layer of prepared mini bagel pizzas in the air fryer basket; work in batches if necessary.
08 - Cook in the air fryer at 375°F for 5 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
09 - Carefully remove the mini bagel pizzas and allow them to cool slightly before serving.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • These come together faster than delivery would even answer the phone
  • The air fryer makes the bagels perfectly crispy while the cheese gets that gorgeous golden bubble
02 -
  • Working in batches is better than overcrowding the air fryer basket or you will end up with soggy bottoms instead of crispy ones
  • Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting as smoothly as cheese you grate yourself
03 -
  • If your bagels are slightly stale, brush them with olive oil before saucing for extra crispiness
  • The cooking time might vary between air fryer models, so check at the 4 minute mark the first time
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