Description
These Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Bagels are a quick and delicious snack or meal, combining crispy bagels with flavorful marinara sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and savory toppings cooked to perfection in an air fryer. Perfectly crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, they make an easy, customizable treat ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 plain bagels, sliced in half
Sauce
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices or other toppings (optional)
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (190°C) for 3 minutes to ensure even cooking and crispy results.
- Prepare Bagels: Spread about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce evenly over each bagel half, creating a flavorful base layer.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each bagel half for that classic melted cheese texture.
- Add Toppings: Place mini pepperoni slices or any other desired toppings evenly on top of the cheese.
- Season: Lightly sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder on top to enhance the flavor with aromatic herbs and spices.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the prepared bagel halves in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, ensuring they are spaced to allow hot air circulation.
- Cook: Air fry for 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the bagels are crispy and golden brown.
- Garnish: Carefully remove the pizza bagels from the air fryer and garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley if desired for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Serve: Serve the pizza bagels warm for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- You can customize toppings to your preference including veggies like mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers.
- If your air fryer basket is small, cook the bagel halves in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Use plain, everything, or sesame seed bagels to vary flavor.
- Garnishing with fresh herbs adds a burst of freshness but is optional.
- For extra crispiness, you can toast the bagels slightly before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
