Easy Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Bagels with Custom Toppings (Print version)
Crispy air fryer pizza bagels with sauce, cheese, and custom toppings, ready fast for lunch, snacks, or an easy family dinner.
# Ingredients:
For the bagels
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4 plain mini bagels, split in half
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For the sauce and cheese
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1/2 cup (120 ml) thick pizza sauce or marinara
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
For custom toppings
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1/3 cup (45 g) mini pepperoni
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1/4 cup (35 g) sliced black olives
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1/4 cup (35 g) finely diced bell pepper, patted dry
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1/4 cup (25 g) thinly sliced mushrooms, patted dry
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2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno slices, optional
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Fresh basil, for serving
# Instructions:
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Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes. Work in batches if your basket will not hold all the bagel halves in one layer.
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Brush the cut sides of the bagels with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Place cut-side up in the basket and air fry for 2 minutes.
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Spread about 1 tablespoon pizza sauce on each toasted bagel half, leaving a small border around the edge.
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Top each half with mozzarella, a little Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Press the cheese lightly into the sauce.
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Add small amounts of pepperoni, olives, bell pepper, mushrooms, or jalapenos. Do not pile the toppings too high or the centers may stay soft.
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Air fry at 350°F for 4-5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the bagel edges are crisp. Rest for 1 minute, then finish with basil and serve hot.
# Good to know:
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Best served hot, right after air frying.
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Use cooked meats only because the topping time is short.
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Air fryer models vary, so check the first batch at 4 minutes.