Crispy Mini Bagel Pizzas (Printable)

Golden mini bagels topped with cheese and savory ingredients, perfectly crisped in the air fryer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini plain bagels, halved

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your air fryer to 375°F 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 with desired ingredients such as pepperoni, black olives, or bell peppers.
06 - Sprinkle a pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning over each bagel pizza.
07 - Place as many mini bagel pizzas as fit in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden. Work in batches if needed.
08 - Carefully remove the mini bagel pizzas and allow them to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in 14 minutes from start to finish, which means you can satisfy a pizza craving faster than delivery arrives.
  • The air fryer makes the bagel edges crispy while keeping the inside tender, creating a texture that's honestly better than regular bagel pizzas.
  • You can customize each one differently, so everyone at the table gets exactly what they want without any fuss.
02 -
  • The sauce amount matters more than you'd think—too much and your bagels become soggy instead of crispy, so resist the urge to be generous.
  • Air fryers vary wildly in their cooking speed, so watch your first batch carefully instead of just trusting the timer.
  • Don't skip the preheating step, even though it seems unnecessary for something so quick; those 2 minutes of heat make the difference between crispy and chewy.
03 -
  • Use a light hand with toppings—a few slices of pepperoni scattered across the surface cooks better than a thick pile because heat can reach everything evenly.
  • If your bagels are extra thick, split them more carefully so they sit flat in the basket and cook evenly instead of tipping or tilting.
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