Pizza Bagels in Air Fryer

Name: Pizza Bagels in Air Fryer
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 frozen or fresh pizza bagels; 1 tablespoon olive oil spray; Red pepper flakes for serving; 1/4 cup extra mozzarella (optional topping)

Published: June 21, 2026 | Italian Cuisine | ⏱ 8 min

Crispy pizza bagels straight from the air fryer

Pizza bagels in the air fryer are the ultimate quick Italian-inspired snack. The air fryer crisps the bagel base beautifully while melting the cheese to bubbly perfection in half the time of a conventional oven. It's a weeknight hero that delivers consistent results every time.

Recipe Info

Prep Time2 min

Cook Time6 min

Total Time8 min

Servings2

DifficultyEasy

CuisineItalian

4 frozen or fresh pizza bagels
1 tablespoon olive oil spray
Red pepper flakes for serving
1/4 cup extra mozzarella (optional topping)

2 Instructions

Preheat

Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F).

Arrange and cook

Place pizza bagels in the basket in a single layer, topping-side up. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden.

Serve

Remove carefully, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and let cool for 1 minute before serving.

Pro Tips

Do not overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if needed to allow proper air circulation.
For extra crispy bagels, toast them plain for 2 minutes before adding sauce and cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	12g
Fat	14g
Saturated Fat	5g
Carbohydrates	34g
Fiber	2g
Sugar	4g
Sodium	560mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. Split mini bagels, add sauce, cheese, and toppings, then air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 5-7 minutes.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 (88 votes)

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