Air Fryer Pizza Bagels: A Quick & Delicious Homemade Snack
Craving a quick and delicious snack? These Air Fryer Pizza Bagels are the perfect solution! With just a few simple ingredients—bagels, pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings—you can enjoy crispy, melty pizza bagels in under 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch, after-school snack, or even a fun appetizer for game night!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 13 mins
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bagels (plain or everything)
- 4 tbsp pizza sauce
- 16 pepperoni slices (or other toppings)
- 3–4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: olives, diced onions, mushrooms, bell peppers
Instructions
- Prep the Bagels: Slice the bagels in half horizontally to create 4 halves.
- Add Sauce: Spread about 1 tbsp pizza sauce on each bagel half.
- Layer Toppings:
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
- Add pepperoni (on top for crispiness or under cheese for softness).
- Add any extra toppings you like.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set to 380°F (193°C) for 2-3 minutes.
- Cook: Place the bagel halves in the air fryer basket in a single layer (no overlapping). Air fry for 4-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest & Serve: Let cool for 1-2 minutes (they’ll be hot!), then enjoy!
Notes
✔ Use fresh bagels – Plain or everything bagels work best.
✔ Preheat the air fryer – Ensures even cooking and a crispy base.
✔ Customize toppings – Try pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, or even veggies!
✔ Adjust cheese placement – Put pepperoni under the cheese for a softer texture or on top for
Nutrition
- Calories: 443 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 936mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg