The Ultimate Quick & Easy Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
Make satisfying, cheesy pizza bagels fast using your air fryer. This simple recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a kid-friendly snack.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Total Time: 12 min
- Yield: 8 halves (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 plain bagels, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the bagel halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Spread about one tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over the cut side of each bagel half.
- Top the sauce with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Add pepperoni slices or other desired toppings onto the cheese.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the toppings, if using.
- Carefully transfer the prepared bagel halves into the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overlap.
- Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the bagel edges are lightly toasted.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately for a cheesy bagel snack.
Notes
- For a crispier bagel base, toast the bagel halves briefly in a toaster oven before adding toppings.
- You can use any type of bagel you prefer, such as whole wheat or everything bagels.
- Try different toppings like cooked sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers for variety.
- If you do not have an air fryer, you can bake these on a sheet pan at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bagel halves
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 30