Description
Quick and delicious Air Fryer Bagel Bites are perfect for a snack or light meal. Mini bagels topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and pepperoni are cooked to perfection in just minutes using an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 mini bagels halved
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese freshly grated
- 20 mini pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Bagels: Spread pizza sauce evenly on each bagel half ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle freshly grated mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, then place mini pepperoni slices over the cheese as desired.
- Air Fry the Bagel Bites: Place the prepared bagel halves in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 180C/350F for 4 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the edges are crisp.
- Serve Warm: Remove the bagels carefully from the air fryer and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Repeat if Necessary: If making more than one batch, repeat the air frying process with remaining bagels following the same steps.
Notes
- TO STORE: Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to three days in an airtight container.
- TO FREEZE: Bagel bites freeze well for up to three months; store in a sealed freezer bag.
- TO REHEAT: Reheat in a preheated air fryer at 350F for 3-4 minutes until hot and melty.
- VARIATIONS: Try different sauces like pesto, BBQ, basil, or ranch for unique flavors.
- Make cheesy bagel bites using a combination of mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, goat, or cheddar cheese.
- Try sweet versions with cream cheese, almond butter, strawberry jam, banana slices, or Nutella for a dessert twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
