Air Fryer Margherita Pizza Bagels — Do you like to make pizza bagels? Do you love air frying? Now combine the two, and try our new Air Fryer Margherita Pizza Bagel Recipe! Oh, so good!
The Air Fryer Margherita Pizza Bagel has three layers of taste: the crusty exterior from being baked in the air fryer, the rich tomato sauce that makes this dish so flavorful, and of course, the cheese that smothers it all!
If you’re looking for a way to enjoy your favorite dishes without turning on your air fryer, this is the perfect recipe!
Margherita Pizza Bagels are a fun and easy way to eat pizza on the go. They’re also great for weekend mornings when you don’t feel like making breakfast or brunch but want something satisfying and flavorful.
They are so good! Many kids love the frozen Bagel Bites, which are much better!
So try a batch today! I promise you once you try them, you will be hooked!
If you love a great batch of Air Fryer Appetizers, my favorite recipes are AIR FRYER STUFFED MINI PEPPERS, and AIR FRYER BLUEBERRY GOAT CHEESE EMPANADAS.
What Are Pizza Bagels?
Pizza bagels are the latest trending food item. What are they? Pizza bagels are like a hybrid between pizza and a bagel. They’re made with bagels!
Then the bagels are topped with sauce, cheese, pepperoni, or other toppings of your choice – baked to perfection!
Why not make it yourself a batch today in your air fryer?
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Margherita Pizza Bagels
- Plain Bagels
- Olive Oil
- Marinara Sauce
- Fresh Mozzarella Slices
- Fresh Basil Leaves
How To Make Air Fryer Margherita Pizza Bagels
Preheat the air fryer, following the manufacturer’s instructions – to 400 degrees. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or a reusable silicone air fryer liner and spray with vegetable-based cooking spray.
Take the split bagels and open them on a flat, clean surface. Use a pastry brush to spread olive oil over the bready surface of the bagels.
Spread marinara sauce over the surface of the bagels in a thin, even layer.
Arrange two to three fresh mozzarella slices on each bagel slice on top of the marinara sauce. Arrange fresh basil leaves on top of the bagel slices. Use a spatula to lift the bagels into the prepared air fryer basket. (You may need to cook in batches using one of the smaller air fryers).
Cook for 5-7 minutes, at 400 degrees, or until the edges of the bagel are crispy and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Remove the air fryer basket from the air fryer and cool on a heat-proof surface for 1 – 2 minutes. Use a rubber-tipped spatula to remove the bagel pizzas carefully to prevent scratching your air fryer basket. If desired, add more fresh basil to hot bagel pizzas. Serve immediately.
Ingredient Notes:
Bagels: You can use plain or any other bagel you want. I have made these with salt bagels, everything bagels, and even sesame bagels. The seasonings of the bagels add additional flavor.
Sauce: You can either use store-bought homemade gravy. You can also use any other prepared sauce. Some great ones to try are Alfredo sauce, White Garlic Sauce, Garlic Ranch Sauce, Bechamel Sauce, and Buffalo Sauce.
Cheese: Today, I went with sliced mozzarella slices, but you can also use shredded. Any cheese that you like on your pizza will work!
How To Store Air Fryer Margherita Pizza Bagels
You might be wondering how to store air fryer Margherita pizza bagels. The best way is in the refrigerator for up to three days. Place the leftovers into an airtight container for best results. I would not recommend placing them into an airtight container, as they will get smooshed.
How To Freeze Pizza Bagels:
If you want a quicker option, freezing them after cooling completely will work just fine! Place the cooked Air Fryer Margherita Pizza Bagels onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, and freeze in the freezer until frozen solid.
Remove the frozen pizza bagels and place them into a freezer bag. They will last for 2 to 3 months.
Cook from frozen in the Air Fryer. Place the frozen Air Fryer Margherita Pizza Bagels and place them into the air fryer basket, air fry at 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, until heated through.
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Air Fryer Margherita Pizza Bagels
Description
Ingredients
- 2 whole bagels, split
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup marinara, or red pasta sauce
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (one ball from package or tub)
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer, following manufacturer’s instructions – to 400 degrees F, air setting.
- Line air fryer basket with parchment paper and spray with vegetable-based cooking spray.
- Take the split bagels and open them on a flat, clean surface.
- Use a pastry brush to spread olive oil over the bready surface of the bagels.
- Spread marinara sauce over the surface of the bagels in a thin, even layer.
- Arrange two to three fresh mozzarella slices on each bagel slice on top of the marinara sauce.
- Arrange fresh basil leaves on top of the bagel slices.
- Use a spatula to lift the bagels into the prepared air fryer basket. (You may need to cook in
- batches, if you’re using one of the smaller air fryers).
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, at 400 degrees, or until edges of bagel are crispy and cheese is bubbly
- and golden brown.
- Remove air fryer basket from air fryer and allow to cool on a heat-proof surface for 1 – 2
- minutes.
- Use a rubber-tipped spatula to carefully remove the bagel pizzas to prevent scratching your air fryer basket. If desired, add more fresh basil to hot bagel pizzas.
- Plate, Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
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