Description
These homemade pizza bagels are a quick and delicious snack or meal, prepared easily in an air fryer. Crisp bagel halves topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and your favorite toppings make for a satisfying treat that cooks in just minutes.
Ingredients
Bagels
- 2 bagels (plain or everything bagels recommended)
Toppings
- 4 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 16 pepperoni slices
- 3-4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- Other toppings of your choice (e.g., olives, diced red onion, sliced mushrooms)
Instructions
- Prepare the bagels: Cut each bagel in half horizontally to create a top and bottom half.
- Apply sauce: Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half, adjusting to taste.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange pepperoni slices on top of the cheese for a crispy finish or underneath the cheese to keep them soft. Add any additional toppings you like, such as olives, diced red onion, or sliced mushrooms.
- Preheat air fryer: Heat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the pizza bagels: Place the prepared bagel halves in a single layer in the air fryer basket—avoid overlapping. Cook for 4 to 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Cooking time may vary based on your air fryer model and chosen toppings.
- Serve: Carefully remove the pizza bagels from the air fryer, let them cool for a minute, then enjoy your crispy, cheesy snack!
Notes
- Best bagel choice is plain, but everything bagels also work well.
- Adjust cooking time based on air fryer model and amount/type of toppings.
- For a crispier pepperoni top, place pepperoni above the cheese; for softer pepperoni, place it underneath.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings to customize your pizza bagel.
