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The Easiest 10-Minute Homemade Pizza Bagels

Close-up of two freshly baked pizza bagels topped with melted cheese and pepperoni slices.

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Make quick, cheesy, and satisfying pizza bagels in under 10 minutes using your oven or air fryer. This simple recipe is perfect for a fast lunch, snack, or family-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 plain bagels, halved
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) or set your air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit (188 degrees Celsius).
  2. Place the bagel halves cut-side up on a baking sheet or directly in the air fryer basket.
  3. Spread about one tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over the surface of each bagel half.
  4. Top the sauce with an even layer of mozzarella cheese.
  5. Place your desired toppings, like pepperoni, onto the cheese.
  6. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the cheese, if you are using it.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or cook in the air fryer for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the bagel edges are lightly toasted.
  8. Remove from the heat and serve immediately for a quick lunch idea or party snack.

Notes

  • For an air fryer pizza bagels method, work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the basket.
  • You can customize these cheesy bagel melts with any bagel topping ideas you have, such as cooked sausage, sliced mushrooms, or bell peppers.
  • If you prefer a crispier base, lightly toast the bagel halves in the toaster for one minute before adding toppings.

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