Description
Homemade Air Fryer Bagels are the perfect combination of crispy bagels topped with melty cheese, pizza sauce, and savory toppings, all cooked in under 12 minutes. They are quick, easy, and full of flavor, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Ingredients
2 plain bagels
4 tablespoons pizza sauce
90–115 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
16 slices pepperoni
Additional toppings of choice, as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the bagels: Slice the bagels evenly in half to create four open-faced pieces.
- Add the sauce: Spread pizza sauce generously over each bagel half, ensuring an even layer on each.
- Top with cheese: Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across each bagel half.
- Add toppings: Place 4 slices of pepperoni on each bagel half. Feel free to add any other toppings you prefer, such as olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 193°C (380°F).
- Air fry the bagels: Place the prepared bagels in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding any overlap. Cook for 4 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Serve: Allow the bagels to cool for one minute before serving warm.
Notes
- Variations: Add bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, or spinach for a veggie-packed version.
- Cheese Lovers: Use a combination of cheeses such as cheddar, Parmesan, or provolone for an extra cheesy experience.
- Sweet Version: For dessert bagels, drizzle honey and sprinkle cinnamon on top before cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza bagel half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
