Craving pizza but don’t have dough on hand? These Air Fryer Pizza Bagels are your answer! Made in just minutes, they’re crispy, cheesy, and totally customizable—perfect for a fast lunch, snack, or dinner.
Why You’ll Love These Pizza Bagels
- Ready in under 15 minutes
- Crispy, cheesy, and satisfying
- Customizable with your favorite toppings
- Kid-approved and air fryer-friendly
Ingredients
- 2 bagels (plain or savory like everything bagels)
- 4 tbsp pizza sauce
- 3–4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16 pepperoni slices (optional)
- Optional toppings: sliced mushrooms, red onion, olives, etc.
How to Make Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
- Slice the Bagels
Cut each bagel in half horizontally to make four pizza bases. - Add Sauce
Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each bagel half. - Top Your Bagels
Add shredded mozzarella and your favorite toppings. Place pepperoni on top of the cheese if you want it crispy, or underneath if you prefer it softer. - Preheat Air Fryer
Set your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and let it preheat. - Air Fry the Bagels
Place bagel halves in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 4–7 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden. Adjust timing based on your air fryer and toppings. - Serve & Enjoy
Let cool for a minute (they’re hot!), then serve on their own or with dipping sauce like ranch or marinara.
Tips & Substitutions
- Cheese melts slower if piled high, so go easy if you’re in a rush.
- Loose toppings like sliced pepperoni may shift due to air fryer circulation—just reposition them with tongs if needed.
- Every air fryer is different, so keep an eye on the first batch.
Storage & Reheating
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2–3 minutes for the best texture.
- Microwaving is faster but may result in softer bagels.
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- Air Fryer Frozen Pizza
- Air Fryer Naan Pizza
- Frozen Bagel Bites in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Pepperoni Chips
Air Fryer Pizza Bagels Recipe Card
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Total Time: 13 min
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 bagels
- 4 tbsp pizza sauce
- 3–4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 16 slices pepperoni (optional)
- Optional toppings (mushrooms, olives, onion, etc.)
Instructions:
- Slice bagels in half.
- Spread sauce evenly on each half.
- Add cheese and desired toppings.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
- Place bagels in a single layer and air fry for 4–7 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Let cool slightly and enjoy!