Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
If you’re looking for a snack that’s crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Bagels are about to become your new obsession.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Bagels
- 2 pieces bagels, sliced in half plain or your favorite variety
Pizza Sauce
- 4 tablespoons pizza sauce store-bought or homemade
Cheese
- 3-4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni
- 16 slices pepperoni or substitute with turkey pepperoni or vegetarian slices
Optional Toppings
- sliced olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, red onions, diced tomatoes or any of your favorites
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes.
- Lay out your bagel halves on a clean surface. Lightly toast them in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes if you like an extra-crispy base (optional but recommended).
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Add 4 slices of pepperoni to each bagel half, or mix and match with your favorite toppings.
- Carefully arrange the loaded bagels in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 4–6 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden.
- Use tongs to remove from the basket, let cool for a minute or two, and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover pizza bagels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To maintain that crispy texture, reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes until heated through.