Description
This Air Fryer Pizza Bagels recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy a classic favorite. Using an air fryer, these mini pizzas come together in just minutes, featuring crispy bagels topped with tangy pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni. Customize with your favorite toppings for a perfect snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagels
- 2 bagels, sliced in half
Toppings
- 4 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 16 pepperoni slices
- 3-4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- Other toppings of your choice (e.g., mushrooms, olives, bell peppers)
Instructions
- Cut and Prepare: Slice the bagels in half horizontally to create the base for your pizza bagels. Ensure each half is ready to be topped.
- Add Sauce: Evenly spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each bagel half, covering the surface thoroughly for a flavorful base.
- Add Toppings: Layer the pepperoni slices on top of the sauce, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over each bagel. Add any additional toppings you desire at this stage.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) to ensure optimal cooking conditions for crispy, melted toppings.
- Cook: Place the prepared bagel halves in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 4 to 7 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and begins to brown slightly.
- Serve: Carefully remove the pizza bagels from the air fryer and let them cool for about a minute before serving to avoid burns and enjoy the melty goodness.
Notes
- You can use any type of bagel, but plain or everything bagels work best.
- Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking, adding vegetables or different meats.
- Monitor the air fryer towards the end of cooking to prevent the cheese from burning.
- Serve with a side salad or dipping sauces like ranch or garlic butter for extra flavor.
