Description
Crispy and cheesy Air Fryer Pizza Bagels are a quick and delicious snack or meal option. With golden toasted bagels topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning, these mini pizzas are ready in under 20 minutes using an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagels
- 4 pieces bagels, halved
Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup pepperoni slices (or your choice of toppings)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Others
- 1 spray olive oil spray (for crispness)
- To taste fresh basil leaves (optional) (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Slice Bagels: While the air fryer heats, cut the bagels in half horizontally to create the base for your pizza bagels.
- Apply Olive Oil: Lightly spray the cut sides of the bagels with olive oil spray; this helps to achieve a crispy texture once air fried.
- Spread Sauce: On each bagel half, spread a generous tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly to cover the surface.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the pizza sauce on each bagel half.
- Add Toppings: Place your preferred toppings, such as pepperoni slices, evenly over the cheese layer.
- Season: Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the assembled bagel halves to enhance the flavors.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the bagel halves in a single layer inside the preheated air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Cook: Air fry the bagels at 350°F (175°C) for 6-8 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bagel edges are golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a minute. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve warm as a snack, appetizer, or meal, optionally paired with marinara sauce or ranch dip for extra flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings with vegetables, meats, or different cheeses according to preference.
- If your air fryer basket is small, cook the bagels in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Spraying olive oil is key to achieving a crispy texture on the bagel surface.
- Keep an eye on cooking time as air fryer models vary and cheese can brown quickly.
- Use fresh basil leaves just before serving to maintain their vibrant flavor and color.
