Ingredients You’ll Need
Main Ingredients
- Mini bagels: The perfect small base for quick pizza snacks. Plain, whole wheat, or everything bagels all work.
- Pizza sauce: Adds classic tomato flavor. Marinara sauce can also work in a pinch.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: Melts beautifully and gives the pizza bagels that stretchy cheesy top.
- Mini pepperoni: Adds a classic pizza flavor and crisps nicely in the air fryer.
Optional Toppings
- Bell peppers: Add color and crunch.
- Black olives: Add salty pizza-shop flavor.
- Cooked sausage: Great for a heartier snack.
- Mushrooms: Add savory flavor.
- Fresh basil: Adds a fresh finish after air frying.
- Red pepper flakes: Add heat for adults or spice lovers.
Seasonings
- Italian seasoning: Makes the pizza bagels taste more flavorful.
- Garlic powder: Adds quick garlic bread flavor.
- Parmesan cheese: Optional, but adds salty richness.
Best Bagel Tip
Use mini bagels for the fastest cooking and easiest snack size. Regular bagels also work, but they may need an extra minute or two in the air fryer.
Best Cheese Tip
Shredded mozzarella melts quickly, but a mix of mozzarella and provolone gives an extra cheesy pizza-shop flavor.
