Crispy Mini Bagel Pizzas (Printable)

Crispy, cheesy mini bagels baked in air fryer with savory toppings—perfect quick snack or appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini plain bagels, halved

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in under fifteen minutes, which means you can go from craving to eating faster than delivery would arrive.
  • The air fryer does all the heavy lifting—no greasy stovetop, no burned fingers, just perfectly crispy cheese and soft bagel centers.
  • Everyone gets to customize their own, so the picky eaters and adventurous tasters at your table are both happy.
02 -
  • Don't skip preheating the air fryer—I learned this the hard way when my first batch came out steamed instead of crispy, and nobody wants a soggy bagel pizza.
  • If your bagels are on the thicker side, add an extra minute to the cook time, because that extra crunch comes from the bagel toasting, not the cheese melting.
03 -
  • If your cheese isn't browning evenly, rotate the basket halfway through cooking—every air fryer has hot spots, and knowing yours takes one batch of experimentation.
  • Use fresh mozzarella shredded by hand from a block instead of pre-shredded if you want visibly melted, glossy cheese that looks more pizzeria-worthy.
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