Easy Pizza Bagels {Oven, Grill & Air Fryer} Recipe
This Easy Pizza Bagels recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy homemade mini pizzas using bagels. Topped with a flavorful garlic-oregano tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, these pizza bagels are perfect for a snack or light meal. The recipe includes options for cooking in the oven, under the grill, or using an air fryer, making it versatile and convenient for any kitchen setup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes (oven), 5 minutes (grill), 6 minutes (air fryer)
- Total Time: 24 minutes (oven), 15 minutes (grill), 16 minutes (air fryer)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Base
- 4 Bagels, halved
Tomato Sauce
- 250 g Passata
- 1 tsp Garlic granules
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Topping
- 250 g Grated mozzarella
- Additional toppings of your choice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bagels: Halve the bagels horizontally and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet to form the base for your pizza bagels.
- Make the Tomato Sauce: In a bowl, combine the passata, garlic granules, dried oregano, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to blend the flavors evenly.
- Spread the Sauce: Evenly spread the prepared tomato sauce over each bagel half, ensuring a generous layer over the surface.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the grated mozzarella evenly on top of the sauce for a rich, cheesy topping.
- Add Additional Toppings (Optional): Customize your pizza bagels by adding your chosen toppings such as sliced peppers, olives, or pepperoni at this stage.
- Oven Cooking Method: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the prepared bagels on the baking sheet for 14 to 16 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges turn golden brown.
- Grilling Method: Place the bagels under a hot grill for 3 to 5 minutes, watching carefully to ensure the cheese melts and the tops are nicely browned.
- Air Frying Method: Set your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Cook the pizza bagels for 5 to 6 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is crisp and golden.
Notes
- You can customize pizza bagels with any favorite toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives.
- Monitor closely when grilling to avoid burning since cooking times are short.
- For a crispier base, lightly toast the bagels before adding toppings.
- Adjust seasoning in the tomato sauce according to taste preference.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your appliance model.
