Air Fryer Pizza Bagels

If you love recipes that you can have ready in a pinch when you are pressed for time then you will love these air fryer pizza bagels.

Ready in just 15 minutes, you will love how easy they are to make and your family will love how tasty they are.

Pair these homemade air fryer pizza bagels with the side dish of your choice including a salad, your favorite dipping sauce, or a bowl of pasta.

Recipe Video

Why This Recipe Works

You are going to love these delicious air fryer pizza bagels for so many reasons. Not only are they a quick and easy meal idea that's great any night of the week, but they are versatile and easily customizable too.

Ready in just 15 minutes, pizza bagels can be made with little more than 3 ingredients. Bagels, pizza sauce and cheese are all you need to make a simple snack or meal. Additionally, the air fryer heats up quickly and is very easy to use, making it a convenient and efficient way to make pizza bagels at home.

These air fryer pizza bagels are a great side to serve with your favorite pasta dish, a simple salad, fries or chicken wings making the combinations endless. Plus, you can get creative with the toppings allowing you to tailor your pizza bagel to your taste.

Ingredients

Bagels:

Have fun with your bagel choice and experiment with an everything bagel, poppy seed bagels, and even pumpernickel bagels to see which one you like the best! Try to choose bagels that are firm and have a slightly crispy crust. This will help prevent them from getting too soggy when you add the sauce and toppings.

Sauce:

You can use your preferred brand of pizza sauce, your favorite recipe for homemade marinara, or try something completely different. A white pizza using a garlic butter wash or alfredo sauce instead of traditional red sauce can add a new twist to your classic pepperoni pizza.

Toppings:

Add any of your favorite toppings to your air fryer pizza bagels, such as pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, peppers, or any other toppings you like. Just make sure not to overload the bagels, or they may not cook evenly.

How to Make Air Fryer Pizza Bagels

Step One: 

Add pizza sauce to your bagel half.

Step Two: 

Next, sprinkle some cheese.

Step Three: 

Add your pepperoni or any other desired toppings.

Step Four:

Salt and pepper to taste. Then add the bagel to your air fryer basket and give a light coat of non-stick cooking spray.

Step Five: 

Cook for 10 minutes at 300F

Step Six: 

Top with some rosemary for garnish, serve, and enjoy!

Tips

• Less is more with a pizza bagel. Use toppings such as cheese, pepperoni, or vegetables sparingly to avoid overloading the bagels. This will ensure that they cook evenly and don't become too heavy.
• Use a light layer of pizza sauce to avoid making the bagels too soggy. You can use marinara or any other pizza sauce of your choice.
• Before you cook your pizza bagels, remember to preheat your air fryer for a few minutes to ensure it's hot enough to cook the bagels evenly.
• Cook the pizza bagels in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure they cook evenly.
• Check the pizza bagels regularly to make sure they don't burn. The cooking time may vary depending on the size and type of bagel you're cooking.
• Let the pizza bagels cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth with hot cheese or sauce.
• If you change the order and add cheese on top, you will get delicious Air Fryer Bagel Bites.

What to Serve With Air Fryer Pizza Bagels

These air fryer pizza bagels are so versatile you can serve them as a snack, side dish, or a main.

Cut your bagel halves in half again and serve tabasco sauce, marinara sauce or Southwest dressing for dipping as an afternoon snack, or an appetizer on game day.

Serve these air fryer pizza bagels as a fun alternative to garlic bread with your favorite pasta dishes like chicken alfredo, lasagna, or pesto pasta.

Or make your air fryer pizza bagels the star of the meal by serving them up with a simple caesar salad, tater tots, or french fries.

FAQs

How long can leftover air fryer pizza bagels be stored?

In the unlikely event that you have any leftover air fryer pizza bagels, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. If you want to store them for a longer period, you can freeze them for up to 2-3 months tightly sealed in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and stored in an airtight container.

Can I use frozen pizza bagels in the air fryer?

Yes, you can use frozen pizza bagels in the air fryer. Just make sure to preheat the air fryer and adjust the cooking time accordingly, as frozen pizza bagels will take longer to cook than fresh bagels.

How do I prevent the cheese from melting and sticking to the air fryer basket?

You can prevent the cheese from melting and sticking to the air fryer basket, by adding a layer of parchment paper or aluminum foil to the basket before placing the pizza bagels on it.

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