Description
Delicious and easy Air Fryer Bagel Bites made with mini bagels, pizza sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect as a quick snack or appetizer, these bagel bites are ready in minutes and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
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 Bagel Halves: Spread pizza sauce evenly on each halved mini bagel, then sprinkle the freshly grated mozzarella cheese on top. Add mini pepperoni slices as desired for the classic bagel bite flavor.
- Air Fry: Place the prepared bagel halves in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 180C/350F for 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve or Repeat: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately. Repeat the process with remaining bagel halves if necessary.
Notes
- TO STORE: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- TO FREEZE: Air fryer bagel bites freeze well; store them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months.
- TO REHEAT: Warm in a preheated air fryer at 180C/350F for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Variations: Use different base sauces like pesto, BBQ sauce, basil, or ranch dressing for unique flavors.
- Cheesy Option: Create a mini four-cheese version using mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, goat, or cheddar cheese blends.
- Sweet Option: Try dessert bagel bites topped with cream cheese, almond butter, strawberry jam, banana, or Nutella.
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: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
