Crispy Mini Bagel Pizzas (Printable Version)

Delicious crispy mini bagels topped with cheese and savory ingredients, quickly air fried for a tasty snack.

# What You’ll 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 2 minutes.
02 - Place mini bagel halves cut side up on a clean work surface.
03 - Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce evenly on each bagel half.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over each sauced bagel half.
05 - Distribute desired toppings such as pepperoni, black olives, and bell peppers onto each bagel half.
06 - Sprinkle a pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning on each prepared bagel half.
07 - Place as many mini bagel pizzas as fit in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F for 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
08 - Carefully remove mini bagel pizzas from the air fryer and allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They're ready in just 14 minutes, which means you can make them while someone's still deciding what to eat.
  • The air fryer makes the bagel edges impossibly crispy while keeping the cheese perfectly melted and gooey inside.
  • You control every topping, so even your pickiest eaters can customize theirs exactly how they like.
02 -
  • If your bagels are thick, they might need the full 6 minutes or even a minute longer; thinner bagels can cook in 5 minutes, so stay close the first time you make them.
  • Don't skip the preheat—a properly heated air fryer basket makes the difference between crispy and soft bagels.
  • If you load too many pizzas in one batch and they touch, the cheese won't get those beautiful golden spots, so resist the urge to maximize and work in batches instead.
03 -
  • Don't be afraid to use a generous hand with the cheese; it's what creates those bubbly golden spots and keeps things moist inside.
  • If your sauce is watery, drain it a bit before spreading it on the bagels so they stay crispy instead of getting soggy.
  • The moment you see the cheese starting to turn golden at the edges, that's when you pull them out—they continue cooking slightly as they cool.
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