Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
When the afternoon slump hits or you need a quick dinner that everyone actually agrees on, these Air Fryer Pizza Bagels are a total lifesaver. There’s something so nostalgic about a pizza bagel, but the air fryer takes them to a whole new level.
Ingredients
- 2 plain bagels sliced in half
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12-16 slices pepperoni
- 2 tbsp sliced black olives
- Dried oregano optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- Place the halved bagels in the air fryer basket, cut-side up. Air fry for 2 minutes to lightly crisp the surface.
- Remove the bagels and spread about 2 tablespoons of sauce on each half.
- Top generously with mozzarella cheese.
- Arrange pepperoni and black olives on top, pressing them slightly into the cheese so they stay in place.
- Place the bagels back into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 375°F for 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove carefully and sprinkle with dried oregano if desired. Let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.