Mini Bagel Pizzas Airfryer (Print Version)

Cheesy mini bagels topped with tomato sauce and melty mozzarella, crisped perfectly in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini plain bagels, halved

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza 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:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 2 minutes.
02 - Arrange the mini bagel halves cut side up on a clean surface.
03 - Spread about 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce on each bagel half.
04 - Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each sauced bagel half.
05 - Top with desired optional ingredients such as pepperoni, black olives, or bell peppers.
06 - Sprinkle dried oregano or Italian seasoning over each prepared bagel half.
07 - Place as many mini bagel pizzas as fit in a single layer inside the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 5 to 6 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Repeat in batches if necessary.
08 - Carefully remove the bagel pizzas and allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in 14 minutes flat, making them perfect for when hunger strikes with no warning.
  • Everyone customizes their own toppings, so there's no debate at the dinner table.
  • Your air fryer finally justifies the counter space it takes up.
  • Kids actually want to help assemble these instead of disappearing upstairs.
02 -
  • Preheat your air fryer without fail—starting with a cold basket means the bottoms stay doughy instead of crisping up properly, something I learned after my first batch came out disappointingly soft.
  • Don't overload the basket thinking you're saving time; air fryers need circulating space, and cramming in too many means some cook while others steam.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, start checking at the 4-minute mark because ovens vary wildly, and burnt cheese is a sadness I wish on no one.
03 -
  • Spread your sauce thin and even rather than thick and sloppy; it prevents sogginess and lets the bagel stay crispy on the outside.
  • If you like extra crispy results, lower the temperature to 350°F and add an extra minute or two of cooking time, watching for that perfect golden moment.
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