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Air Fryer Bagel Bites

This Air Fryer Bagel Bites Recipe is a homemade version of a childhood favorite. These mini pepperoni pizzas are insanely quick, chewy, crispy, and of course, super cheesy.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: air fryer, cheesy, pepperoni
Servings: 20 bagel bites
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Miniature bagels
  • Pizza sauce
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Shredded cheese I used a mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, and asiago blend
  • Pepperoni quartered
  • salt to taste
  • Italian seasoning to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
  • Separate bagels and place each half onto a baking sheet or clean work surface.
  • For each bagel half:
  • Spread 1 tablespoon sauce on the top.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon parmesan.
  • Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese.
  • Top with 8 pepperoni quarters.
  • Sprinkle with an additional 1/2 teaspoon parmesan.
  • Sprinkle with salt and Italian seasoning, to taste.
  • Grease air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  • Air fry 4 halves at a time in preheated air fryer for 2-4 minutes (3 was perfect for me) or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately.
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Notes

Make 1 or make a bunch! I used a bag of mini bagels that contained 10 bagels, which made 20 bagel bites. 
No air fryer? Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Bake for 10-20 minutes or until the bagels are crispy and the cheese has melted. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagel bite | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg