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Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Bagel Bites with Homemade Marinara

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These crispy air fryer pizza bagel bites with homemade marinara are quick, easy, and perfect for snacking. The air fryer gives them a golden-brown crunch while keeping the inside soft and chewy.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 mini bagels, halved
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (or homemade marinara)
  • 1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup mini pepperoni (or regular pepperoni, cut into small pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Make the marinara: Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and sugar. Stir and let simmer on low heat while preparing bagels.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Slice mini bagels in half if not already halved. In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder. Brush cut side of each bagel half with the butter mixture.
  4. Assemble bagel bites: Place bagel halves cut-side up. Spoon about 1 tablespoon marinara onto each. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, add 3-4 mini pepperoni pieces, and finish with a pinch of dried oregano.
  5. Place bagel bites in air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, until edges are golden-brown and cheese is bubbly.
  6. Remove from air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve with remaining marinara for dipping.

Notes

For best results, shred your own mozzarella cheese and don’t skip brushing the bagels with butter. If air fryer runs hot, reduce temperature to 330°F and add extra time. For regular-sized bagels, increase cooking time to 8-10 minutes.

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