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Homemade Air Fryer Bagel Bites Recipe

Homemade Air Fryer Bagel Bites

These Homemade Air Fryer Bagel Bites are the ultimate quick snack or easy weeknight dinner for kids and adults alike. With just a few simple ingredients and ten minutes of time, you can have a crispy, cheesy appetizer that beats the frozen version every time.
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bagels
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 153
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Mini Bagels
  • 12 tablespoons Marinara Sauce 3 tbsp per bagel
  • 12 tablespoons Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 3 tbsp per bagel
  • 4 tablespoons Shredded Colby Jack Cheese 1 tbsp per bagel
  • 60 Mini Pepperonis 15 per bagel
  • 4 pinches Italian Seasoning 1 per bagel
  • Fresh Basil optional garnish

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Slice each mini bagel in half and lay them out on a flat, clean surface.
    4 Mini Bagels
  2. Spread approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons of marinara sauce evenly over each bagel half.
    12 tablespoons Marinara Sauce
  3. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Colby jack cheeses over the sauce.
    12 tablespoons Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 4 tablespoons Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
  4. Add your desired toppings, such as the mini pepperonis, and finish with a pinch of Italian seasoning.
    60 Mini Pepperonis, 4 pinches Italian Seasoning
  5. Lightly mist your air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
  6. Place the prepared bagel bites into the basket in a single layer. I usually find that 4 halves fit perfectly in a standard basket.
  7. Cook at 400 degrees F for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
  8. Carefully remove the pizza bagels from the air fryer using tongs.
  9. Top with fresh basil if desired and serve while warm.
    Fresh Basil

Notes

I recommend sticking with a maximum of three toppings per bagel bite to ensure they do not become too heavy or slide apart. Also, if you are adding vegetables or meats like sausage, make sure they are pre-cooked.