Crispy Mini Bagel Pizzas (Printable Version)

Crispy, cheesy mini bagel bites cooked in an air fryer for a quick and delicious snack option.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.
02 - Arrange 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 on each sauced bagel half.
05 - Top with desired optional ingredients such as pepperoni, black olives, or diced bell pepper.
06 - Sprinkle dried oregano or Italian seasoning over each bagel pizza.
07 - Place bagel pizzas in a single layer inside the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 5 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
08 - Carefully remove from air fryer and allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 15 minutes, which means you can satisfy pizza cravings without the guilt of ordering out for the third time this week.
  • Your air fryer finally has something to do besides reheating leftovers, and everyone will want seconds the moment that cheese gets bubbly.
  • You can customize each one differently, so picky eaters actually feel heard instead of just eating around the toppings.
02 -
  • Don't oversaturate with sauce no matter how much you love pizza sauce, because bagels absorb moisture like sponges and you'll end up with sadness on a bread disc.
  • If your cheese isn't bubbly and starting to brown slightly, give it another minute, because undercooked cheese on a barely-toasted bagel defeats the entire purpose.
03 -
  • Keep parchment paper in your air fryer basket to prevent any cheese drips from sticking and making cleanup a nightmare you'll regret.
  • Toast the bagels by themselves for one minute at 375°F before adding toppings if you prefer them extra crispy underneath—it's a game-changer for texture lovers.
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