Homemade Air Fryer Bagel Chips: Snacking Made Easy

This simple recipe for Air Fryer Bagel Chips transforms ordinary bagels into crunchy, flavorful chips that are perfect for snacking or as an accompaniment to your favorite dip. Homemade bagel chips are a great way to enjoy your favorite snack while mingling with friends at a holiday party or watching your favorite game on tv!

I love repurposing leftovers and finding ways to make new recipes out of something I already have on hand. This easy bagel chips recipe is a great one to have hand and makes a great quick snack in just minutes using the air fryer.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love Bagel Chips
• 🥘 Ingredients for Bagel Chips
• 🔪 How to Make Air Fryer Bagel Chips
• 🥄 Equipment
• 🥫Storage
• 📖 Variations
• 💭 Tips
• 📚 Related Recipes
• 🍽 Serve with..
• 📖 Recipe
• 💬 Comments

❤️ Why You'll Love Bagel Chips

Simple ingredients: store-bought bagels, oil, and a little seasoning are all you need to make this easy air fryer recipe .

Repurposing stale bagels: this air fryer recipe is a great way to use up leftover bagels or stale bagels.

Party food: these bagel chips recipe is the perfect addition to your next football party or holiday gathering.

🥘 Ingredients for Bagel Chips

Plain Bagel: use unsliced bagels found in the bakery section of the grocery store. You can use a fresh bagel or stale.

Olive oil

Everything Bagel Seasoning

Salt

Black pepper

Garlic powder

🔪 How to Make Air Fryer Bagel Chips

1. On a wooden cutting board, using a serrated knife, cut bagel into ¼-1/8” chips slices
2. Place bagel chips in large mixing bowl and drizzle with oil. 
3. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 
4. Place coated bagel chips in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 375° for 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy. 
5. If desired, sprinkle warm bagel chips with everything bagel seasoning. Store in an airtight container.

🥄 Equipment

Air Fryer

Cutting board

Serrated knife: a sharp serrated edge bread knife works best for even slices that are easy to cut.

Large bowl

Pastry brush

🥫Storage

Room temperature: store bagel chips in an airtight container or resealable bag for 1 to 2 weeks. Ensure they are completely cooled before storing to prevent moisture buildup, which can lead to sogginess. Keep them in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight for the best shelf life.

📖 Variations

Seasoning Blends: Try different a flavor profile like garlic parmesan cheese, cinnamon raisin bagels with sugar sprinkle, ranch or dill pickle seasoning.

Cheesy Twist: Sprinkle grated cheese on top of the chips before air frying for a cheesy indulgence.

Buttery deliciousness: substitute melted butter for the oil, or an olive oil spray for a buttery flavor on the bagel crisps.

Bagel choices: Use your favorite flavor of bagel to make bagel chips, you can use a sweeter bagel or any savory kind of bagel. If using a sweet bagel, skip the savory seasonings.

Low Carb Bagel Chips: make these Keto Rye Bagels or Keto Asiago Bagels and use them in this recipe for keto friendly snacking.

💭 Tips

Slice Evenly: Aim for uniform thickness when slicing the bagels to ensure even cooking.

Oil Application: If you find it easier, use a spray bottle or pastry brush to apply a light coating on both sides of the bagel slices.

Check Frequently: Keep an eye on the chips while they're air frying as cooking times can vary depending on the air fryer model and the thickness of the slices.

📚 Related Recipes

Try these homemade Air Fryer Pita Chips for another crispy snack!

This Chili Lime Chicken Bagel Melt is a great light dinner or lunch option.

If you are looking for a keto bagel sandwich, try this Open Face Keto Reuben.

These Cinnamon Roasted Nuts are another great addition to your snack menu!

🍽 Serve with..

Serve with your favorite bagel dip such as buffalo chicken dip, or artichoke dip.

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