Air Fryer Bagel Chips, Homemade
Crispy homemade bagel chips made in an air fryer. Slice plain bagels into thin chips, toss with olive oil and kosher salt, then air fry at 380°F until golden and crunchy. Ready in under 10 minutes with optional dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 large plain bagels, not spliteverything bagels1:1flavor-variation
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- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Cut bagels into C-shape pieces using a sharp or serrated knife, then slice into chips approximately 1/8-inch thick
- 2
Place bagel chips in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and toss to coat evenly
- 3
Preheat air fryer and spray basket with cooking spray
- 4
Add bagel chips to basket, shake to distribute evenly, and cook, shaking halfway through until golden
- 5
Cool for a few minutes before serving plain or with dipping sauce
Tips
Thinner chips cook faster but risk falling apart; aim for even 1/8-inch thickness
Chips crisp further as they cool, so avoid overcooking
Good to Know
Cool completely, then store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Slice and coat bagel chips up to 2 hours before cooking
Serve warm or at room temperature with hummus, cream cheese, or your preferred dipping sauce
Common Mistakes
Cut chips too thin to avoid them falling apart during cooking and shaking
Avoid skipping the halfway shake to prevent uneven browning
Substitutions
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