Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Air Fryer Bagel Bites that are perfect for a quick snack or appetizer. Mini bagels are topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and mini pepperoni, then air fried to perfection with a melted cheesy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 mini bagels halved
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese freshly grated
- Mini pepperoni slices (quantity as desired)
Instructions
- Prepare Bagels: Spread pizza sauce evenly on each halved mini bagel.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle freshly grated mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, then top each with mini pepperoni slices.
- Air Fry: Place the bagel halves in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 4 minutes or until the cheese has melted nicely and the edges are crisp.
- Repeat if Needed: If you have more bagel halves, repeat the process until all are cooked.
Notes
- TO STORE: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- TO FREEZE: These bagel bites freeze well; store them in the freezer for up to three months.
- TO REHEAT: Reheat in a preheated air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes until warm and crispy.
- Variations: Try different base sauces such as pesto, BBQ, basil, or ranch for unique flavors.
- Cheesy Variations: Use a blend of cheeses like mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, goat cheese, or cheddar for a 4-cheese pizza style.
- Sweet Option: Create dessert-style bagel bites using cream cheese, almond butter, strawberry jam, banana, or Nutella toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
