Mini Bagel Cheesy Snack (Printer View)

Crispy, cheesy mini bagels with vibrant toppings, cooked in an air fryer for a quick snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini plain bagels, halved

→ Sauce

02 - ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Toppings

04 - ¼ 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

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.
02 - Arrange the mini bagel halves cut side up on a clean surface.
03 - Spread about 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce evenly on each bagel half.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over each sauced bagel half.
05 - Top each with your choice of pepperoni, black olives, diced bell pepper, if desired.
06 - Sprinkle dried oregano or Italian seasoning over each assembled bagel half.
07 - Place a single layer of mini bagel pizzas in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary.
08 - Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 5 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
09 - Remove carefully and let cool slightly prior to serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 15 minutes from start to crispy, cheesy finish.
  • No yeast, no proofing, no pizza dough disasters—just bagels doing the heavy lifting.
  • Kids and adults both lose their minds over the texture contrast between the crispy exterior and soft insides.
  • Endlessly customizable, so picky eaters and adventurous cooks can coexist peacefully.
02 -
  • Bagels vary in moisture content, so if yours seem particularly dense or wet, reduce sauce slightly to avoid soggy bottoms.
  • Don't skip the preheat—a cold air fryer basket will give you unevenly cooked cheese and chewy bagels instead of crispy ones.
03 -
  • If your air fryer runs hot, start checking at 4 minutes so the cheese doesn't brown too quickly before the bagel crisps.
  • Slightly underfill the air fryer basket so hot air circulates—crowding them means uneven cooking and soggy spots.
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