Making a NY deli-style bagel in the Air Fryer is as easy as preheat, slice, and toast!

Perfect for busy mornings or afterschool snacks Air Fryer bagels are crispy, chewy, and totally tasty!

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2 Simple Ingredients

Bagels – Any bagels will do! If using frozen bagels, let them thaw overnight before being cut.

Butter – Softened butter will melt faster into a toasty bagel, but you can also ‘schmear’ with cream cheese, peanut butter, or jam!

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How to Toast Bagels in the Air Fryer

Crispy and chewy bagels are the best way to start the day!

  1. Slice bagels horizontally and place them cut side up in a preheated Air Fryer.
  2. Cook until golden brown and crisp.
  3. Top while warm. Reheat in the Air Fryer, if desired.

Favorite Ways to Serve Toasted Bagels

The possibilities are endless!

  • Use them as dippers for soup!
  • Make sandwiches with layers of lettuce, tomato, slices of cheese, and deli meat for the perfect grab-and-go meal.
  • Cut into chips, brush them with oil, and Air Fry them again until light and crispy for homemade bagel chips!
  • Make homemade bagel bites with your favorite pizza toppings just in time for family movie night!
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More Quick Breakfast Ideas

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How to toast a bagel in the Air Fryer

Start the morning right with a quick and easy bagel in the air fryer.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

Ingredients  

  • 1 bagel
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions 

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 400°F.
  • Slice the bagel in half horizontally. Place in air fryer basket cut side up.
  • Air fry at 380℉ for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp, or to your desired doneness.
  • Spread with butter or your favorite toppings while warm.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

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