Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
Looking for a quick and kid-friendly snack or lunch idea? Look no further than these irresistible air fryer pizza bagels! Let your little chefs assemble their own personalized creations with their favorite toppings. With a golden crust and gooey cheese, these bites are a guaranteed hit.
As my kids have gotten older, they’ve gotten more adventurous in the kitchen. They’ve started wanting to make their own lunches, and even bake things on their own. It’s a major win for me, and I love seeing their independence and confidence!
Recipes like air fryer pizza bagels are super simple for kids to make on their own and they’re so tasty.
They make pancake bites and monster energy balls on their own too! Great for a quick breakfast. And when they want something sweet, they’ve been known to whip up a batch of cake mix cookies. Summers at home are so much better when they have snacks and lunches they can make on their own.
Once I showed them how to make pizza bagels in the air fryer, it was off to the races! They make them all the time now and absolutely love them. Sometimes, they’ll even make some easy buttered noodles too. You’ll love how simple and delicious this easy recipe is.
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
- It only takes 5 minutes to make this easy air fryer pizza bagel recipe. Yes, really! Only five minutes!
- You can make as many pizza bagels as you want. This recipe is for one whole pizza bagel, so repeat the process as needed and make an endless supply of air fryer pizza bagels!
- This recipe is very budget friendly and affordable. You only need four simple ingredients to make these gooey cheese bagels.
Ingredients for Homemade Pizza Bagels
- Plain bagel – I think my biggest tip is to get bagels that don’t have any seeds or seasoning on the top. Since the top of the bagel will be on the bottom of the air fryer basket, anything extra can burn and effect the flavor of your pizza bagels.
- Mozzarella cheese – Shred your own mozzarella cheese for an extra gooey and melty pizza bagel!
- Pizza sauce – You can either grab a jar of pizza sauce from the grocery store or make your own homemade pizza sauce to use in this recipe.
- Mini pepperoni – Regular size pepperonis can be used, but they won’t leave much surface area of cheese uncovered. Mini pepperonis tend to work better in proportion to the bagels.
Helpful Tools
- Air fryer
- Optional:
How to Make Bagel Bites in Air Fryer
- Spoon pizza sauce onto each of the bagel halves and spread it out. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the pizza sauce and spread it into an even single layer.
- Add mini pepperonis scattered around the bagel. Then place each pizza bagel into the air fryer basket.
- Bake the bagels at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 minutes until the bagels are crispy around the edges, and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve while hot and enjoy!
What to Serve with Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
Eat this easy lunch or dinner on it’s own or pair them with some other simple snacks. These frozen yogurt bites would be tasty alongside homemade pizza bagels. You can make these easy ants on log and customize it to fit your preferences!
Make a batch of air fryer french fries or air fryer tater tots to go with this recipe too. Don’t forget dessert. Mini funfetti cheesecakes and chocolate sprinkle cookies are both so yummy!
How to Store Leftover Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
FRIDGE: Place leftovers into an airtight container or zip top bag. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
FREEZER: Pizza bagels freeze super well uncooked and cooked. To freeze uncooked bagels, build them with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Then freeze the bagels on a baking sheet until frozen solid. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer safe bag or airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Cook in the air fryer from frozen and just add a few minutes onto the cook time.
You can also freeze leftover bagels. Use the same method and allow to thaw before reheating.
How to Reheat Leftover Pizza Bagels
To reheat, pop into the air fryer, oven or toaster oven until warmed through.
What other toppings can I use on air fryer pizza bagels?
Make whatever pizza combo you want! Bacon bits would work great in this recipe, as well as small diced mushrooms or onions, and even diced ham and grilled chicken.
Be sure you don’t add too many toppings since it’s a small bagel, but you can make any pizza flavors that you want.
Pro Tips for the Best Homemade Pizza Bagels
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with non stick cooking spray before placing bagels inside. This will help prevent them from sticking.
- Don’t overload the bagel with too much cheese. It can melt off the sides and make a giant stringy mess.
- Use a sharp knife and cut this bagel pizza into small pieces for littles. It will cool off more quickly and will be easier for them to eat.
These tasty little air fryer pizza bagels are so great for easy lunches, a yummy snack, or even a simple dinner! If you need another dinner recipe, then check out Chicken and Noodles!
More Easy Recipes You’ll Love
- These easy Ham and Cheese Rollups are really easy to make and great for lunchtime or snack time!
- Flower Pretzels are a cute and easy dessert to make for spring, Mother’s Day, or just because.
- Enjoy some Fudgesicles on a hot summer day, they don’t long to make at all.
- No Bake S’mores Bars are all the yummy flavor of a s’more without the mess and campfire!
Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
Ingredients
- 1 full size plain bagel halved
- 2 Tablespoons pizzas sauce
- ¼ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup mini pepperoni
Instructions
- Spread pizza sauce on the cut side of each bagel half. Top with shredded cheese and pepperonis.
- Place pizza bagels in the Air Fryer basket. Bake at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 minutes or until the bagels are crispy around the edges and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately.
