Description
Crispy, cheesy air fryer pizza bagels deliver quick comfort straight from your kitchen. Melted mozzarella and zesty marinara dance atop golden bagel rounds, promising a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 plain bagels, sliced in half
- 6 ounces (170 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1/3 cup mini pepperoni
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano or pizza seasoning
Garnish:
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the air fryer to a crisp 375°F, preparing it for the pizza bagel transformation.
- Slice the bagels in half, creating perfect canvas surfaces for the upcoming flavor adventure.
- Apply a luxurious layer of zesty pizza sauce across each bagel half, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously shower the sauce with a blanket of shredded mozzarella, creating a creamy foundation.
- Strategically arrange mini pepperoni slices across the cheese, distributing them for maximum taste impact.
- Dust the surface with a delicate sprinkle of dried oregano or pizza seasoning to elevate the flavor profile.
- Carefully position the bagel halves inside the air fryer basket, maintaining a single layer without overcrowding.
- Launch the cooking process, allowing the air fryer to work its magic for 4-5 minutes until the cheese transforms into a molten, golden landscape.
- Once perfectly crisp and bubbling, remove the pizza bagels and optionally crown them with fresh basil leaves for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while the cheese remains gloriously melted and the bagel edges are delightfully crunchy.
Notes
- Experiment with different bagel types like whole wheat, everything, or gluten-free for varied flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Keep toppings light to prevent sogginess and ensure crispy edges during air frying.
- Customize with alternative proteins like cooked chicken, ham, or vegetarian sausage crumbles for protein diversity.
- Use parchment paper liners in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg