5-Minute Bagel Bites (Print Version)
Mini bagel pizzas loaded with toppings and cooked crisp in 5 minutes using an air fryer. Cheesy, fast, and endlessly customizable!
# Ingredients:
→ Essentials
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4 small plain bagels, sliced into halves
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1/3 cup of pizza, marinara, or tomato sauce
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1/2 cup of mozzarella, shredded
→ Extra Toppings
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Pepperoni slices (mini or halved regular ones)
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Cooked sausage made from chicken
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Shredded chicken that's already cooked
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Cooked ground beef
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Chunks of pineapple
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Diced ham
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Sliced peppers
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Sautéed mushrooms
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Turkey from the deli, chopped
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Sliced olives
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Halved cherry tomatoes
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Banana peppers
# Steps:
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Split the bagels in two, and smear a spoonful of sauce on each cut side.
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Layer a handful of cheese evenly on the top of the sauce-dressed bagels.
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Put on the toppings you want, making sure not to overload them.
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Lay the halves in your fryer basket and cook at 380°F. Check after 3 minutes to ensure they don't overcook; cook up to 5 minutes.
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Let the bagels sit in the fryer for a minute or two, then serve warm.
# Helpful Notes:
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Standard bagels work too, but adjust cook time.
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Any pasta or pizza sauce will do.
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Swap cheese with dairy-free alternatives for a vegan option.