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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Air Fryer Bagel Bites

    Published: Sep 1, 2021 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

    pin showing bagel bites on white plate with text overlay
    These air fryer bagel bites are perfect for when you need a quick and easy snack or lunch. A favorite among kids and grown-ups alike! These pizza bagels are easy to cook from frozen in under 10 minutes!
    Prep Time 3 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 8 minutes
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    close-up front view of bagel bites on white plate

    When you need a quick snack or easy lunch, mini pizza bagels are a perfect solution.

    Making them from frozen is super easy...and making these delicous bites from frozen in the air fryer is super-duper easy! 😉

    In fact, it only takes around 5 minutes to cook them to perfection.

    If you love pizza snacks like these, you have to check out these air fryer pizza rolls next.

    And if you're a fan of frozen foods, you might also enjoy these air fryer potstickers, air fryer egg rolls, air fryer sweet potato fries, air fryer hash browns and the best air fryer tater tots.

    close-up overhead of bagel bites on a white plate with cup of marinara sauce
    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients you'll need
    • How to air fry bagel bites
    • Tips for making frozen bagel bites in an air fryer
    • Equipment
    • Storing and reheating
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Air Fryer Bagel Bites

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Easy way to make a snack or light quick lunch
    • This recipe can apply to different flavors, like the pepperoni pizza bagel bites
    • A simple meal that's easy enough for the kids to help make the own afterschool favorite snack in just a couple of minutes of cook time
    • Using the Air Fryer cooks them in less time required than the oven style and they turn out wayyyy better

    Ingredients you'll need

    All you'll need is a dollar and a dream a box of frozen bagel bites and some olive oil spray.

    I used the Ore-Ida three cheese variety of bagel bites.

    bagel bites package

    For the olive oil spray, be sure to use the non-aerosol, propellant-free type to avoid damaging your air fryer's non-stick finish.

    You can also use a spritzer bottle and fill it with your own oil if you prefer.

    hand holding up a bagel bite

    How to air fry bagel bites

    If your air fryer has a separate elevated crisping tray or plate, be sure to insert it.

    Lightly grease the crisper plate or bottom of the air fryer basket with the olive oil spray.

    Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 350° F.

    Place the frozen mini pizzas in the air fryer.

    frozen bagel bites in air fryer before cooking

    Air fry the bagel bites at 350° F for 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown.

    bagel bites in air fryer after cooking

    Tips for making frozen bagel bites in an air fryer

    • For best results, the bagel bites should be cooked from frozen and not thawed.
    • Be sure to place the pizza bagels in the air fryer in a single layer so that they are not overlapping or overcrowding the basket of your air fryer.
    • If you are making more than one batch, you may need to reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes for subsequent batches.
    • Be sure to keep an eye on the pizza bagels so as not to burn the cheese.
    • Use a pair of tongs to remove them so you don't; burn yourself as the bites will be very hot.
    • You can always add your favorite pizza toppings and spices if desired.
    overhead of bagel bites on a white plate

    Equipment

    I used a 5.5 quart Ninja air fryer, but you can use any air fryer make and model.

    If using a smaller model, you may need to cook the pizza bagels in batches which could potentially reduce the cooking time.

    Check your manual and know what it recommends as far as heat and time settings based on the size of your Air Fryer.

    front view of bagel bites on a white plate

    Storing and reheating

    Wrap leftover air fryer pizza bagels in aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    You can also store leftover mini bagels in an airtight container using parchment paper in between layers of bagel pizza bites.

    Either way, store the leftovers in the refrigerator.

    You can reheat the bagel bite pizzas in the air fryer at 350° for a few minutes until warmed throughout.

    overhead of 6 bagel bites on white plate with cup of sauce

    Frequently asked questions

    Can you cook bagel bites in an air fryer?

    Yes! In fact, I think it's the best way to cook them! And now my pizza bagel-loving daughter won't even eat them made any other way!

    How long do you cook bagel bites in an air fryer?

    To make a box of 9 bagel bites, it takes about 5-7 minutes in a 350° F preheated air fryer. If you don't preheat the air fryer, they might need an additional minute or two. Wrap leftover air fryer pizza bagels in aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also store leftover mini bagels in an airtight container using parchment paper in between layers of bagel pizza bites. Either way, store the leftovers in the refrigerator. You can reheat the bagel bite pizzas in the air fryer at 350° for a few minutes until warmed throughout.

    What if I don't have a crisper plate or air fryer tray?

    If your air fryer didn't come with a crisper plate or anything, that's no problem, you can make these frozen pizzas right in the basket of your fryer, or you can make a little aluminum foil tray if you prefer that for your little pizzas. This helps with clean up, but you need to make sure the air fryer still has room to circulate the hot air around so it can properly air fry the pizzas.

    Making frozen bagel bites in the Air Fryer is always a crowd pleaser for the entire family. You're going to quickly love how fast you can have these mini pizzas on the table after a busy day!

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    Air Fryer Bagel Bites

    These air fryer bagel bites are perfect for when you need a quick and easy snack or lunch. A favorite among kids and grown-ups alike! These pizza bagels are easy to cook from frozen in under 10 minutes!
    Course Appetizer, lunch, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword bagel, cheese, pizza, vegetarian
    Prep Time 3 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 8 minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 203kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 9 bagel bites (I used the Ore-Ida three cheese variety)
    • non-aerosol, propellant free olive oil spray

    Instructions

    • If your air fryer has a separate elevated crisping tray or plate, be sure to insert it. Lightly grease the crisper plate or bottom of the air fryer basket with the olive oil spray.
    • Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 350° F.
    • Place pizza bagels in a single layer in the air fryer so that they are not overlapping.
    • Air fry at 350° F for 5-7 minutes until pizza bagels are golden brown

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Air Fryer

    Notes

    The bagel bites should be cooked from frozen and not thawed.
    I used a 5.5-quart air fryer. If your air fryer is smaller and you cannot fit all of the bagel bites in a single layer, you will need to cook them in batches. If you are cooking in batches, you may need to reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes. If you are cooking more than one batch, you may need to reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes for subsequent batches.
    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Oil to grease the air fryer was not included in the nutrition calculation.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 1g

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