These tasty air fryer pizza bagels are the perfect combination of crispy bagels, gooey cheese, and tangy pizza sauce, all cooked to perfection in your air fryer.
If you're looking for a quick and satisfying snack or a party appetiser that hits the spot, bagel pizzas are a perfect choice.
Using an air fryer to cook your pizza bagels not only saves time, but it also produces a crispy texture that can't be matched by traditional oven baking.
Plus, with the ability to cook multiple bagels at once, it's a great option for feeding a crowd or satisfying a hungry family.
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✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
- Pizza and bagels are both beloved comfort foods with unique origins and characteristics. When combined, they create the magic of pizza bagels - a delicious fusion of the indulgent flavours of pizza and the comforting warmth of bagels. This versatile snack is perfect for a quick breakfast, lazy brunch, or evening treat.
- They're a quick and easy snack to make, perfect for when you're short on time or don't feel like cooking a full meal.
- You can customise them with your favorite toppings, making them a versatile snack that can be enjoyed any time of day.
- Pizza bagels are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen and excited about cooking. They can help assemble their own pizza bagels and choose their favourite toppings.
🛒 Ingredient notes
Bagels - I used plain standard bagels but you can also use bagel thins and wholemeal bagels. Crumpets would also work well.
Pizza Sauce - Homemade or shop-bought is fine. Alternatively, you can use tomato puree, passata, ketchup, or red pesto.
Grated Mozzarella Cheese - It melts easily, making it perfect for pizza bagels. Buffalo mozzarella could also be used.
Chorizo - A popular topping for pizza and adds a spicy, smoky flavor to pizza bagels.
Oregano - A herb that is commonly used as a seasoning for pizza. It has a slightly bitter, pungent flavor and is often used in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
🔪 How to make amazing air fryer pizza bagels
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C (350 °F).
Two: Slice the bagels in half horizontally and place them on a cutting board.
Three: Spread a layer of pizza sauce or tomato puree over each bagel half.
Four: Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Five: Cut the chorizo into small slices and distribute them evenly over the cheese.
Six: Sprinkle oregano over the top of each bagel.
Seven: Place the pizza bagels in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overlapping. Cook the pizza bagels for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
💭 Expert tips
- Preheating the air fryer is important to ensure that the pizza bagels cook evenly and quickly. This will also help to prevent the bagels from becoming soggy.
- Make sure to leave enough space between the bagels so that they can cook evenly.
- Keep an eye on the bagel pizzas while they are cooking in the air fryer. Overcooking them can cause the cheese to burn and the bagels to become too crispy. Remove them from the air fryer as soon as the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help the cheese to set and prevent the toppings from sliding off.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Pizza bagels are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that can be enjoyed on their own or paired with other dishes. Here are some serving suggestions to help you create a complete meal:
- Air Fryer Chips
- Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Green Salad
- Dips
- Celery, Cherry Tomatoes, and Carrot Sticks
📖 Variations
- For a vegetarian option, skip the chorizo and add some sliced vegetables instead. Try using peppers, mushrooms, onions, or sweetcorn for added flavour and nutrition.
- For a tropical twist, add some pineapple and ham to your pizza bagels. This classic Hawaiian pizza topping adds a sweet and savoury flavour that pairs well with the bagels.
- Instead of using pizza sauce, spread a layer of BBQ sauce on your bagels. Top with shredded chicken, red onions, and cheese for a delicious BBQ chicken bagel (try my BBQ Chicken Pizza too).
- For a classic Italian twist, top your bagels with sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper for a simple and delicious Margherita pizza bagel.
🥡 Storage
Pizza bagels are best eaten fresh, straight from the air fryer!
Store - Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Place them in an airtight container, and when you're ready to eat them, simply reheat them in the microwave, oven, or air fryer until they are heated through.
Freeze - They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. To reheat frozen pizza bagels, simply remove them from the freezer and air fry or oven bake straight from frozen until heated through.
❓ Frequently asked questions
To toast bagels in an air fryer, simply place your bagel halves in the air fryer basket and cook at 3180C (350F) for 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Mozzarella is the classic choice due to its excellent melting properties. However, any cheese that melts can be used.
Consider adding spicy toppings like jalapeños, red pepper flakes, or a spicy version of pizza sauce to kick up the heat.
Yes! Preheat your oven to 200°C (400F). Bake the pizza bagels for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and turned slightly golden.
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Recipe
10 Minute Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 Bagels
- 4 tablespoon Pizza Sauce or tomato puree
- 80 g Grated Mozzarella
- 80 g Chorizo
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C (350 °F).
- Slice the bagels in half horizontally and place them on a cutting board.2 Bagels
- Spread a layer of pizza sauce or tomato puree over each bagel half.4 tablespoon Pizza Sauce
- Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce.80 g Grated Mozzarella
- Cut the chorizo into small slices and distribute them evenly over the cheese.80 g Chorizo
- Sprinkle oregano over the top of each bagel.¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- Place the pizza bagels in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overlapping. Cook the pizza bagels for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Preheating the air fryer is important to ensure that the pizza bagels cook evenly and quickly. This will also help to prevent the bagels from becoming soggy.
- Make sure to leave enough space between the pizza bagels so that they can cook evenly.
- For a vegetarian option, skip the chorizo and add some sliced vegetables to your pizza bagels. Try using peppers, mushrooms, onions, or sweetcorn for added flavour and nutrition.
- For a tropical twist, add some pineapple and ham to your pizza bagels. This classic Hawaiian pizza topping adds a sweet and savoury flavour that pairs well with the bagels.
Kerry
Beth,how versatile are these recipes,I have used mini pizza bases,part baked baguettes,now bagels,and whatever is in the fridge for the base and topping,barbecue sauce,grated cheese,sliced meat.What I like about air fryer cooking is that it is timed,and at my age,77, that in itself is a big safety bonus,keep up the good,helpful work.
Stephen
Very easy to make and tasty