If you are thinking of the best and easiest way to make bagel bites, consider using the air fryer.
Air fryer bagel is by far the fastest and easiest method to cook these bagel bites and they come out so much better than using the convection oven.
Bagel Bites is a popular snack you can make right from your home. You can have it as an easy snack after work or as an after-school snack for your kids.
Why Air Fryer Bagel Bites Are the Best
Making bagel bites with the microwave is fast, but the bagels come out tough and difficult to bite. It also makes the cheese on top extra hot, which tends to burn the roof of your mouth.
Cooking bagels with the oven comes far better than the microwave, but takes so long to get ready. You have to first spend about ten to fifteen minutes preheating the oven, then another twelve to eighteen minutes to bake. That’s spending over half an hour to get some bagel bites.
But with an air fryer, you just need to cook a bagel for only five minutes and they will come out perfect.
The bagel cooks at 350 degrees F in an air fryer and the cheese comes out well-cooked and delicious.
How to Make Air Fryer Bagel Bite
Required Material
- Air Fryer
- Frozen Bagel Bites
Instructions
- First, preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F. Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the frozen bagel bites in a single layer on the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for four to six minutes at 360 degrees F. Check the bagel routinely once it gets to the fourth minute to prevent burning. That’s because air fryers cook differently.
- When ready, remove the air fryer bagels with a tong and serve.
How to Cook Homemade Air Fryer Bagel Bites
Required Material
- Mini bagels
- Mozzarella cheese
- Pizza sauce
- Mini pepperonis
- Toppings of your choice
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. For the bagel preparation, cut each bagel in half and top each with pizza sauce.
- Add cheese, pepperoni, and your favorite toppings.
- Heat the bagel at 350 degrees F for three to five minutes. Check the bagel for around 3 minutes to ensure it’s not burning.
- Remove with a tong and serve.
How Do I Store Leftover Bagel Bites?
You can store leftover bagels in an airtight container and refrigerate them. Refrigerated bagels can stay up to 3 days.
To Reheat bagel bites, air fry them for two to three minutes at 350 degrees F or until it’s well heated through.
Tricks to Make Bagel Bites Better
For a tastier bagel with more flavor, do the following:
- Add some mozzarella cheese on top of each bagel bite.
- When serving, sprinkle some dried oregano and red pepper flakes on it.
- Add some of your favorite toppings like crumbled bacon, pepperoni slices, etc.
- Cooking time may vary due to the air fryer model. So always keep a close eye on your bagel, especially if you are using the air dryer for the first time.
- Do not place foil or parchment paper on the air fryer when preheating. This is to avoid the hot air from pulling the foil or parchment paper to the heating element. You can place the foil in the air fryer after preheating.
- Before using foil on your air fryer, confirm if the user manual says you can. Not all air fryers allow the use of aluminum foil.
Wrap Up!
An air fryer is great for cooking bagels, whether you want a few pieces or dozens. However, when making lots of bagels, work them in batches to avoid overcrowding.
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