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Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Bagels

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These Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Bagels are quick, crispy, and customizable mini pizzas made on bagel halves—perfect for a fast snack or casual lunch with all the classic pizza flavors.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 bagel halves
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2–3 bagels (plain, everything, or whole wheat)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 12–18 pepperoni slices
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
  • Optional: sliced olives, chopped bell peppers, cooked sausage, fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 370 °F (190 °C) for about 3 minutes.
  2. Slice bagels in half and lay them cut side up.
  3. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each bagel half.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
  5. Top with pepperoni slices and any optional toppings.
  6. Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning or oregano over each bagel.
  7. Place the bagel halves in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cut side up.
  8. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.
  9. Carefully remove and let cool for a minute before serving.

Notes

  • Don’t overload toppings to keep the bagels crispy.
  • Use dairy-free cheese for a vegan version.
  • Freeze pre-cooked bagels and reheat directly in air fryer.
  • Combine different cheeses for more flavor depth.
  • Try a BBQ chicken version with BBQ sauce and red onion.

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