Mini bagel cheesy snack (Printable)

Crispy, cheesy mini bagels made quickly with sauce, cheese, and toppings, air fried for a tasty bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini plain bagels, halved

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 2 minutes.
02 - Arrange the halved mini bagels cut side up on a clean work surface.
03 - Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauced bagel halves.
05 - Top with desired optional toppings such as pepperoni, black olives, or diced bell pepper.
06 - Sprinkle a pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning over each prepared bagel half.
07 - Place a single layer of bagel pizzas in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 5 to 6 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden, working in batches if needed.
08 - Carefully remove from the air fryer and allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They crisp up in less than 10 minutes total, making them perfect for unexpected guests or sudden hunger pangs.
  • You can customize each pizza with exactly what you're craving, no compromises needed.
  • The air fryer does the work while you hang out, and cleanup is basically nonexistent.
02 -
  • Spread your sauce thin—I once got aggressive with a spoon and ended up with soggy, sliding disasters that taught me this lesson the hard way.
  • Low moisture mozzarella really does make a difference in how crispy the cheese gets, while whole milk mozzarella tends to weep and create puddles.
  • Working in batches feels tedious but prevents the tragic steam-instead-of-crisp situation that ruins everything.
03 -
  • Spread your sauce thin and let the cheese be the star—it's the texture contrast that makes these special.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; your patience for batch cooking pays off in perfectly crispy results every single time.
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