Mini Bagel Pizzas Airfryer (Printable Version)

Crispy and cheesy mini bagels topped with sauce and mozzarella for a quick air fryer snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 2 minutes.
02 - Arrange the mini bagel halves cut side up on a clean work surface.
03 - Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly atop each sauced bagel half.
05 - Add pepperoni slices, black olives, or diced bell peppers as desired on each bagel half.
06 - Sprinkle a pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning over each prepared mini pizza.
07 - Place as many mini bagel pizzas as fit in a single layer inside the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
08 - Cook at 375°F for 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden brown.
09 - Carefully remove the mini bagel pizzas and allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in 14 minutes total—faster than delivery and infinitely more satisfying.
  • Your kitchen smells incredible without the mess of a traditional oven pizza night.
  • Everyone eats them because even picky eaters get excited about customizing their own.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket means uneven cooking and soggy bottoms—I learned this the hard way and now I batch them without guilt.
  • If your bagels start looking dark before the cheese bubbles, lower the temperature by 25°F next time; every air fryer has its own personality.
03 -
  • Pat your bagels dry with a paper towel before saucing them—any excess moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
  • Save time by pre-shredding cheese if you're making these for a crowd, and keep your topping ingredients in small bowls for faster assembly.
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