🥯🍕 Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
Crispy, cheesy, and loaded with your favorite toppings — pizza perfection in minutes!
Nothing beats the comfort of pizza — but when you want it fast and easy, these Air Fryer Pizza Bagels are the ultimate solution. Soft, chewy bagels are topped with tangy pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and savory pepperoni, then cooked to crispy, golden perfection in the air fryer.
Perfect for lunch, snack, or a quick dinner, these bagels are kid-friendly, customizable, and ready in under 15 minutes. The air fryer makes the cheese melty and the bagel perfectly crisp, giving you that fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza experience without turning on the oven.
🛒 Ingredients
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2 bagels (any kind you like)
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4 tablespoons pizza sauce
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16 pepperoni slices
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3–4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
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Other toppings of your choice (sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, or cooked sausage)
Optional: sprinkle of Parmesan, red pepper flakes, or dried Italian herbs
👩🍳 How to Make Air Fryer Pizza Bagels – 7 Directions
1. Preheat the Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for 3–5 minutes.
This ensures the bagels cook evenly and the cheese melts perfectly.
2. Prepare the Bagels
Slice the bagels in half horizontally.
If you want a crispier base, lightly toast the cut sides for 2–3 minutes in the air fryer before adding toppings.
3. Spread the Sauce
Generously spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each bagel half.
Ensure it covers the entire surface for even flavor.
4. Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the pizza sauce.
You can also add a little Parmesan for extra flavor.
5. Add Toppings
Top each bagel with 8 slices of pepperoni (or your preferred toppings).
Keep toppings evenly distributed for consistent cooking.
6. Air Fry the Bagels
Place the prepared bagels in the air fryer basket cut side up.
Cook at 370°F (188°C) for 6–8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bagel are golden.
7. Serve and Enjoy
Carefully remove from the air fryer.
Let cool slightly for 1–2 minutes, then slice and serve. Optionally, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, fresh basil, or extra Parmesan.