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Air Fryer Bagel Bite Pizzas

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These air fryer bagel bite pizzas are a quick, customizable snack featuring crispy mini bagels topped with gooey cheese, savory sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings. Ready in just 15 minutes, they’re perfect for busy families, parties, or anytime you crave a fun, loaded bite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 mini bagels (plain, whole wheat, or everything), sliced in half horizontally
  • 8 tablespoons pizza sauce (use jarred marinara or homemade)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (whole milk or part-skim)
  • 24–32 pepperoni slices (turkey or regular, or mini pepperoni)
  • 4 tablespoons cooked sausage crumbles (optional)
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (red, yellow, or green)
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup mushrooms, finely chopped (optional, sautéed for best texture)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil or oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning)
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions

  1. Slice 4 mini bagels in half horizontally to create 8 rounds. If frozen, thaw for 5-10 minutes. Lightly spray with olive oil.
  2. Spread about 1 tablespoon pizza sauce on each bagel half, covering to the edges.
  3. Sprinkle each with about 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella, pressing gently so it sticks.
  4. Top with pepperoni slices (3-4 per bagel half) or sausage crumbles (1 tablespoon), then add bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, and onions as desired. Avoid piling toppings too high.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 360°F (182°C) for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Arrange bagel halves in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space for air circulation. Work in batches if needed.
  7. Air fry for 4-6 minutes, checking at 4 minutes. Cheese should be melted and bubbly, bagels golden brown. For extra crispiness, cook up to 7 minutes, watching closely.
  8. Remove bagel bite pizzas with tongs or spatula. Sprinkle with fresh basil or dried oregano. Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t overload toppings for best melting. Layer cheese under and over toppings to keep them in place. For extra crispy bottoms, brush bagel cut sides with olive oil. Keep finished batches warm in a low oven if making many. Use gluten-free or vegan substitutes as needed.

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