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Eight bagel halves receive measured sauce, cheese and pepperoni before a short air-fryer finish. Use ready-to-eat toppings.
Ingredients and measurements
- 4 plain bagels, sliced in half
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni or turkey pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Olive oil spray
Preparation and cooking
- Stage 1
Split four bagels and lightly oil the cut surfaces. Divide the cup of sauce among eight halves, about two tablespoons each.
- Stage 2
Add one-quarter cup mozzarella to each half, then divide pepperoni and seasonings over them.
- Stage 3
Air-fry in uncrowded batches at 375°F for roughly five to six minutes, until cheese melts and the centers are hot. Check early in small appliances.
- Stage 4
Let stand briefly before serving; sauce beneath the cheese stays hot.
Eight halves use the listed cup at two tablespoons each. One tablespoon would leave half the measured sauce unused.
Why two tablespoons sauce?
Cook raw meat and vegetables needing a longer cook separately before adding them.
Can raw toppings be used?
Refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly in shallow containers at 40°F or below, within two hours or one hour above 90°F. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F; keep cold dishes chilled.
Storage and serving
For more recipes to serve alongside, see healthy cowboy caviar salad or chicken buttered noodles. Use that recipe’s own quantities rather than mixing formulas.
This is an editorial revision of the archived formula with clarified preparation and original troubleshooting notes. A Pinch Of Lemon has not kitchen-tested this version. The linked reference supports food-safety guidance only, not the entire recipe. Photographs are illustrative. Reference: FoodSafety.gov cooking-temperature guidance.
Common Questions About This Recipe
- Why two tablespoons sauce?
Eight halves use the listed cup at two tablespoons each. One tablespoon would leave half the measured sauce unused.
- Can raw toppings be used?
Cook raw meat and vegetables needing a longer cook separately before adding them.