Crispy Mini Bagel Pizzas (Printable)

Delicious miniature bagels topped with sauce, cheese, and savory extras, cooked to bubbly perfection.

# What you need:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini plain bagels, halved

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza 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 - Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for 2 minutes.
02 - Place the mini bagels cut side up on a clean surface.
03 - Apply approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce to each bagel half evenly.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each bagel half, distributing evenly.
05 - Top with chosen ingredients such as pepperoni, black olives, and diced bell pepper as desired.
06 - Lightly sprinkle dried oregano or Italian seasoning over each pizza.
07 - Place mini bagel pizzas in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary.
08 - Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 5 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly with golden spots.
09 - Remove carefully and allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • They're ready in less time than it takes to order delivery, and taste better than most frozen versions.
  • Your air fryer finally gets to show off without heating up your entire kitchen.
  • Even picky eaters will pile their own toppings, which means less work for you and more smiles around the table.
02 -
  • Don't skip the preheat step, no matter how tempting it is—cold air fryers make soggy bagel centers, and nobody wants that.
  • If your cheese isn't fully melted and bubbly, give them one more minute; undercooked cheese is a disappointment, but overcooked only means prettier golden edges.
03 -
  • If your air fryer is small, arrange bagels in two batches rather than overcrowding; good air circulation is what makes them crispy, not dense.
  • Cheese browns faster than bagels, so if you want more browning on the bagel edges, add the cheese halfway through cooking.
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