Homemade bagel bites are simple to throw together in the air fryer and taste incredible!
Jump to RecipeI have such fond memories of making homemade bagel bites (or mini pizzas) as a kid. We tried them with bagels, English muffins, tortillas, you name it! And even as an adult, I still absolutely love homemade bagel bites. They’re the perfect easy snack or appetizer, and are such a crowd pleaser! And with your Ninja Foodi or air fryer, they’re easy to make without having to constantly keep an eye on them.
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The first thing you need to do is cut your mini bagels in half (or separate them if they’re pre-cut). Then, place a whole pepperoni over the hole on each bagel half. This will prevent the sauce and toppings from falling through.
Add all the seasonings to your tomato sauce, and stir well until evenly dispersed. You can just use plain tomato sauce in a pinch, but adding a few simple seasonings really ups the flavor!
Then it’s time to build our bagel bites! Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over each bagel half. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and top with pepperoni quarters.
Place your bagel bites into the air crisper basket of your Ninja Foodi or air fryer. I found that I could fit 4 of them in at a time, but the size of your air fryer will dictate how many you’re able to fit. You don’t want them to be overlapping, though they can be pretty close to each other.
Set your Foodi or air fryer to ‘air crisp’ at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 minutes, or until desired doneness is achieved.
Serve immediately for best results, and enjoy! If you try this recipe, please be sure to leave me your thoughts and a rating in the comments below. Don’t forget to tag me @HookomOnHealth and use the #HookomOnHealth so that I can see your creations online!
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Air Fryer Bagel Bites
Ingredients
- 20 pepperoni slices 8 kept whole, 12 cut into quarters
- 4 mini bagels cut in half crosswise
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Place a whole pepperoni slice over the hole on each bagel half.
- Add dried oregano, basil, ground black pepper, and salt to tomato sauce and stir until evenly dispersed.
- Spread tomato sauce over each bagel half, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and top with pepperoni quarters.
- Place bagel bites into air crisper basket in Ninja Foodi or air fryer. Set Foodi or air fryer to 'air crisp' at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 minutes, or until cheese is golden-brown.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- Safety first! I love using my silicone oven mitts and silicone tongs when cooking with my Ninja Foodi or air fryer.