Easy Air Fryer Pizza Bagels Ready in 10 Minutes
Make quick and tasty pizza bagels using your air fryer. These are loaded with melty cheese and pepperoni, perfect for a fast dinner or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Total Time: 13 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 plain bagels, halved
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced beef pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the bagel halves cut-side up in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to work in batches.
- Spoon about one tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each bagel half. Spread it evenly.
- Top the sauce with mozzarella cheese, distributing it evenly over the sauce.
- Place 3 to 4 slices of pepperoni on top of the cheese on each half.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the toppings, if using.
- Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the bagel edges are slightly crispy.
- Carefully remove the pizza bagels from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
- For an oven method, bake at 400°F (200°C) on a baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes.
- You can substitute toppings like cooked sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Use day-old bagels for a slightly firmer base that holds up better to toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza bagel half
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 25