Crispy with perfectly melted cheese, Air Fryer Bagel Bites are a family favorite and a perfect easy snack made in 4-6 minutes. My picky eater will make these over and over because they turn out perfectly every time. That's a mom win if you ask me!
My air fryer has been heaven sent. Especially with teens in the home. Always on the run and they have their favorites they could eat all day every day. Can you relate?
Making Bagel Bites in the Air Fryer has been a new favorite for movie nights too. The air fryer basket will hold 9+ bagel bites at a time in a single layer making frozen bagel bites an easy snack or after school snack you will love too.
How to Cook Bagel Bites in Air Fryer
- Temperature: 360°F
- Time: 4-6 minutes
- From frozen: no thawing needed
- Cook in a single layer for best crisp edges
All the directions can be found in the Recipe Card below but I will highlight some of my tips and tricks so you can make Homemade bagel bites or pizza bites too.
Ingredient Roll Call: Air Fryer Bagel Bites
Every great pizza snack starts with a few simple ingredients that pack big flavor:
- Mini Bagels – The perfect base for creating mini pizzas; use plain, whole wheat, or even everything bagels for extra flavor.
- Mozzarella Cheese – Melts beautifully and gives that gooey, stretchy bite we all love.
- Pizza Sauce – A classic tomato base adds tangy richness to every bite.
- Toppings – Choose your favorites! Pepperoni, diced ham, grilled chicken, or chopped veggies make each bite unique.
The Must-Haves
These tools make prepping Bagel Bites in the Air Fryer easy and mess-free:
- Air Fryer – Ensures perfect crispness without preheating an oven.
- Parchment Liners or Cooking Spray – Keeps your bites from sticking and makes cleanup easy.
- Tongs – Handy for flipping or removing hot bagel bites safely.
- Small Spoon or Spatula – Great for spreading sauce evenly on mini bagels.
Bagel Bites Air Fryer Time and Temperature
For quick easy reference Bagel Bites will cook at 340F degrees for 4-6 minutes. For a little extra crispness add an additional minute. And as a reminder, each air fryer will heat a little differently. Adjust time accordingly.
Let's Make It! Bagel Bites Cooking Instructions
The best way of making hot and cheesy bagel pizzas is in the Air Fryer. Place as many frozen bagel bites as you wish in a single layer in an Air Fryer Basket and cook at 360 degrees for 4-6 minutes or until tops are bubbly hot and toasted.
The cook time can vary by brand of Air Fryer so make sure to watch so they don't over bake for best results.
Use a pair of tongs to carefully lift bagels out of air fryer basket and place on a serving plate to enjoy.
Serve with Pizza Sauce to dip into or even Ranch Dressing.
Make your own Bagel Bites using Mini Bagels, Cheese, Pepperoni or additional toppings.
Spread pizza sauce over bagel and top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni or sausage. Following the cooking time and enjoy a quick snack.
When buying Bagel Bites the favorite brand is of course Ore Ida. Many store brands also make these fun and tasty treats as well.
Best Dipping Sauces
Enjoying bagel bites plain is old news. Elevate those popable pizza bites with some of your favorite sauces. Of course some extra marinara sauce is great but also try Alfredo Sauce, Cowboy Sauce, Honey Mustard Sauce, or Marinara Sauce
How Many Can You Cook at Once?
Want to know a secret? You can cook as many or as little as you want as long as they are placed in the air fryer in a single layer. If you only want to cook 4, then cook 4. But maybe you want 12 or more. Go for it! Just keep the bagel bites in a single layer!
Microwave vs Air Fryer vs Oven Bagel Bites
The clear winner is using the Air Fryer! Air Fryer Bagel Bites will result in perfectly melted cheese and crispy edges in 4-6 minutes. Using a microwave is a little quicker, however bagel bites don't tend to even cook having hot spots and cold spots. And the bagels turn chewy due to the bread being microwaved or often are soggy. Just not ideal for bagel bites if you ask me.
Using the Oven does produce hot bagel bites with melted cheese. It just takes a lot more time. The winner is still the Air Fryer for quick and easy snacks made easy.
Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
These cute little appetizers and snacks are known by many names from pizza bagels, mini bagels, mini pizzas, mini pepperonis, bagel bite pizzas, pizza bagel bites, or simple bagel bites like they are labeled on the box.
Homemade Air Fryer Bagel Bites
You can most certainly make your own homemade Bagel Bites from scratch too. It's really simple and fun to make just how you prefer.
Using mini bagels, pizza sauce, and pizza toppings is all you need.
Slice each bagel in half and spread a layer of pizza sauce on each bagel halves.
Top individual bagels with cheese, pepperoni, ham, and even pineapple if you like and place in Air Fryer Basket.
Bake at 360 degrees, a little lower temperature than frozen because they are typically thicker and more dense. Air fryer for 4-6 minutes or until tops of bubbly and melted. Make sure to check on air fry Bagel Bites at about 3 minutes to see how they are doing and don't over bake. Additional minute or two can be added as needed.
These little pizzas are always a crowd pleaser and a perfect simple meal. Leftover bagel bites can be stored in an airtight container and reheated later.
I'll include a complete list of ingredients and directions in the recipe card below at the bottom of this post
Flavor Fixes / Swap it Out
There are so many fun and easy additions to Air Fry Bagel Bites. But a few of our favorites are:
- Parmesan Cheese. Finely grated Parm sprinkled on top
- Seasonings. A sprinkle of Italian Seasoning or Red Pepper Flakes is a welcome taste.
- Cheese. Traditionally Mozzarella Cheese is a key ingredient when making pizza. Try cheddar cheese or a blend of cheeses.
- Meats. Dice or slice pepperoni, ham, salami, or even chicken in small pieces. These are mini bagel bites and is easiest when ingredients are all small to fit better on bagel halves.
Fridge & Freezer Magic
Leftovers? Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes at 350°F to bring back that crisp texture. Avoid the microwave—it tends to make the bagels chewy.
Kitchen Q&A's Bagel Bites Air Fryer
Yes! Use mini bagels, pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and your favorite toppings. Air fry them for about 4–6 minutes at 360°F until the cheese melts.
Absolutely — just make sure they’re fully baked before adding toppings so they don’t get soggy.
Nope! Cook them straight from frozen. They crisp up beautifully without thawing.
I like to preheat the Air Fryer, however if you are short on time you can skip this step. Be aware you may need to add an additional minute to heat the bagel bites since the air fryer is cold.
Have you tried making Pepperoni Pizza Bagel Bites?
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Air Fryer Frozen Bagel Bites
Ingredients
- Bagel Bites
Homemade Option
- Mini Bagels
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Pizza Sauce
- Toppings - Pepperoni, Ham, Chicken, Vegetables
Instructions
Frozen Bagel Bites
- Preheat Air Fryer to 360 degrees for 4 minutes
- Place parchment paper liner in air fryer basket or spray with avocado spray
- Place Frozen Bagel Bites in basket and air fry for 4-6 minutes
- Check bagel bites after 3 minutes to check for doneness. Heat additional time as needed.
Homemade Mini Bagel Bites
- Preheat Air Fryer to 340 degrees for 4 minutes
- Slice mini bagels in half
- Spread Pizza Sauce on each bagel half and top of Mozzarella Cheese
- Add additional toppings like Pepperoni, Ham, Chicken, vegetables or Pineapple on top of cheese.
- Place parchment paper to air fryer basket.
- Air Fryer for 4-6 minutes checking after 3 minutes for doneness and adding additional time as needed.
- Carefully remove hot bagel bites using tongs and place on serving plate.
Notes
Additions and Substitutions
There are so many fun and easy additions to Air Fry Bagel Bites. But a few of our favorites are:- Parmesan Cheese. Finely grated Parm sprinkled on top
- Seasonings. A sprinkle of Italian Seasoning or Red Pepper Flakes is a welcome taste.
- Cheese. Traditionally Mozzarella Cheese is a key ingredient when making pizza. Try cheddar cheese or a blend of cheeses.
- Meats. Dice or slice pepperoni, ham, salami, or even chicken in small pieces. These are mini bagel bites and is easiest when ingredients are all small to fit better on bagel halves.
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
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