Description
These Mini Bagel Pizzas are a quick and delicious snack or meal option, featuring crispy bagel halves topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings, all cooked to perfection in the air fryer for an easy, no-fuss treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 mini plain bagels, halved
- 0.5 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Toppings
- 0.25 cup mini pepperoni slices or chopped regular pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons diced bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes to ensure optimal cooking temperature.
- Prepare Bagel Halves: Arrange the mini bagel halves cut side up on a clean surface to get ready for topping.
- Apply Sauce: Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce evenly on each bagel half to add a flavorful base.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauced bagel halves for that perfect melty topping.
- Add Toppings: Add your choice of toppings such as mini pepperoni slices, black olives, or diced bell peppers to enhance flavor and texture.
- Season Pizzas: Lightly sprinkle dried oregano or Italian seasoning over each bagel half to add aromatic flavor.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place as many bagel pizzas as can fit comfortably in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Air Fry: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 5 to 6 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown and the bagels are crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the bagel pizzas from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly before serving to ensure safe and enjoyable eating.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model; keep an eye on the pizzas to avoid burning.
- Feel free to customize the toppings to your preference, including vegetables, meats, or even vegan cheese alternatives.
- These mini pizzas reheat well in the air fryer or oven for a quick snack later.
- For a crispier crust, you can toast the bagels lightly before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
