Mini Bagel Pizzas Airfryer (Printable)

Crispy mini bagels topped with cheese and savory garnishes, cooked quickly in an air fryer.

# 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 - Place mini bagel halves cut side up on a clean surface.
03 - Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce evenly on each bagel half.
04 - Distribute shredded mozzarella evenly over each bagel half.
05 - Top each bagel with desired toppings such as pepperoni, black olives, or diced bell peppers.
06 - Sprinkle a pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning over each prepared mini pizza.
07 - Place mini bagel pizzas in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary.
08 - Cook at 375°F for 5 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
09 - Remove carefully and allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They cook in under 10 minutes from start to finish, which means even on chaotic weeknights you can pull off something that tastes homemade.
  • The air fryer does all the heavy lifting—no babysitting a skillet or dealing with a hot oven, just crispy, cheesy perfection.
  • Everyone can customize their own toppings, which somehow makes people feel like they're eating something special instead of just a quick snack.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket or they'll steam instead of getting crispy; working in batches takes an extra two minutes but completely changes the texture.
  • The cheese will continue to set for a minute or two after they come out, so restraint in eating them immediately is something I'm still working on.
03 -
  • Keep your sauce spread thin and lean toward less rather than more, because it's easy to add flavor but impossible to remove soggy from a bagel.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, assemble them all first on a sheet pan, then air fry in batches while you chat with your guests—it keeps you in the kitchen just enough to be sociable.
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