Crispy Mini Bagel Pizzas (Printable Version)

Air-fried mini bagels topped with sauce, cheese, and savory extras for a quick, tasty snack.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini plain bagels, halved

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Toppings

04 - 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices or chopped regular pepperoni (optional)
05 - 2 tablespoons sliced black olives (optional)
06 - 2 tablespoons diced bell pepper (optional)
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.
02 - Arrange the mini bagel halves cut side up on a clean surface.
03 - Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce onto each bagel half.
04 - Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese over each bagel half.
05 - Top each bagel half with desired toppings such as pepperoni, black olives, or bell peppers.
06 - Sprinkle a pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning over each mini pizza.
07 - Place a single layer of mini bagel pizzas in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary.
08 - Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 5 to 6 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
09 - Remove carefully and allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together faster than delivery would even arrive
  • Everyone gets exactly what they want without making twelve different dinners
02 -
  • Crowding the air fryer basket makes the cheese steam instead of melt into golden perfection
  • Too much sauce turns the bottom bagel half into a soggy mess before it can crisp up
03 -
  • Toast the bagel halves for one minute before saucing them for extra crunch
  • Buy the pre shredded cheese mix with Italian herbs to skip a step
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