Mini Bagel Pizzas Airfryer (Printable Version)

Crispy mini bagel snacks with melty cheese and savory toppings, prepared quickly in an air fryer.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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

# Preparation Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're done in under 15 minutes, which means you can satisfy a pizza craving without ordering delivery.
  • The air fryer makes the bagel edges crispy while keeping the cheese melty, which is honestly hard to mess up.
  • Kids actually eat them without negotiation, and adults pretend they're too mature for them before eating three in a row.
02 -
  • Don't skip the preheat—I learned the hard way that cold air fryers make the bagels soggy instead of crispy, which defeats the entire purpose.
  • If you're making a big batch, cook in two rounds rather than stacking them double-layer in the basket, otherwise the bottom layer steams instead of crisps.
  • The cheese bubbles fast, so set a timer or check at 5 minutes rather than guessing—I once got distracted and mine went from perfect to slightly over-browned in 90 seconds.
03 -
  • If your air fryer runs hot (mine does), start checking at 4 minutes rather than assuming the full 6—every air fryer has its own personality.
  • Spray the basket lightly with cooking spray before adding the bagels so nothing sticks and you get that perfect golden-brown bottom.
  • Make your sauce-and-cheese ratio generous but not runny, and the toppings will stay put instead of sliding off when you grab one with your hands.
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