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The Ultimate 10-Minute Air Fryer Pizza Bagels: Crispy, Cheesy Perfection

A single, perfectly toasted half of a pizza bagel topped with bubbling red sauce and melted, browned mozzarella cheese.
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Make quick and satisfying pizza bagels using your air fryer. This recipe delivers crispy bagels topped with sauce and melted cheese in just 10 minutes, perfect for a fast lunch or family snack.

Ingredients

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  • 4 plain bagels, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
  2. Place the bagel halves cut-side up on a baking sheet or directly into the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
  3. Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the cut surface of each bagel half.
  4. Top the sauce with shredded mozzarella cheese. If you are using pepperoni, place a few slices on top of the cheese.
  5. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning lightly over the cheese, if desired.
  6. Carefully place the loaded bagel halves into the air fryer basket.
  7. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and the edges of the bagel are slightly crisp. Check at 6 minutes to prevent burning.
  8. Remove from the air fryer and serve your homemade pizza bagels immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly toast the bagel halves in the air fryer for 2 minutes before adding toppings.
  • This recipe works well with any type of bagel, but plain or egg bagels are traditional for this quick dinner idea.
  • Customize your toppings with cooked sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers for a more involved meal.

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