Bagel Bites Air Fryer

Hot cheesy Air Fryer Bagel Bites are a fun and tasty snack or even a full meal if you choose. Do yourself a favor and make these in the Air Fryer in a fraction of the time and without heating up the kitchen.

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.

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.

Shopping List

Bagel Bites. They come in Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Three Cheeses, Sausage and Pepperoni, Supreme, and Extreme Nacho Flavors

How to make Air Fryer Bagel Bites

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 5-6 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.

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.

Pro Tip

Parchment Paper. Use Air Fryer Parchment Paper with holes to line air fryer basket. This helps for easy clean up and prevents sticking. Do not use parchment paper while preheating. The hot air circulating around in the basket lifts parchment paper to the heating element and will burn.

Tongs. Lifting hot Bagel Bites with tongs is easiest from air fryer basket

Best Air Fryer Brands

I love my Cosori Air Fryer that has a large 6qt basket. I'm able to easily place 9+ bagel bites for a quick and easy lunch in much less time than using an oven. I find the basket is large enough to make full recipes for my family and it's easy to use.

Cosori has a digital display panel that is easy to read and easy to set cooking time.

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 340, 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

How to Clean Air Fryer

One of the big reasons I love my Air Fryer is the ease and connivance it is to clean the air fryer basket. The Cosori inner basket easily separates from the bottom for easy cleaning. It is dishwasher safe however I find with a scrubby brush, hot water, and dish soap it's by far easier to hand wash quickly.

Both the inner basket and outer basket can be washed and dried.

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.

Have you tried making Pepperoni Pizza Bagel Bites?

Please leave a comment below if you have tried making these. I love to hear from you and others enjoy reading about what you think too.

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