Pin this A festive, crunchy snack mix featuring crispy air-fried bagel chips, pretzels, nuts, and holiday-inspired seasonings—perfect for parties or gifting.
This mix has become my go-to holiday treat to share with friends and family during festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- Bagel Chips: 3 plain bagels sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Mix-Ins: 2 cups mini pretzels, 1 cup roasted almonds, 1 cup roasted pecans, 1 cup cheddar cheese crackers, 1 cup holiday-colored chocolate candies (e.g., red and green M&Ms)
- Seasoning Butter: 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat), 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C)
- Prepare Bagel Slices:
- Toss bagel slices with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and kosher salt until evenly coated
- Air Fry Bagel Chips:
- Arrange bagel slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket work in batches if needed Air fry for 5–7 minutes shaking halfway through until golden and crisp Let cool completely
- Combine Mix-Ins:
- In a large mixing bowl combine cooled bagel chips pretzels almonds pecans and cheddar crackers
- Make Seasoning Butter:
- Mix melted butter Worcestershire sauce smoked paprika cayenne if using and sea salt
- Coat Snack Mix:
- Drizzle seasoning butter over the snack mix Toss gently to coat evenly
- Toast Snack Mix:
- Return the mix in batches to the air fryer basket and air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 3–4 minutes shaking once until fragrant and lightly toasted
- Add Chocolate Candies:
- Let the mix cool completely Once cool stir in holiday chocolate candies
- Store Snack Mix:
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week
Pin this This snack mix always brings back warm holiday memories with my family as we enjoy it by the fireplace
Required Tools
Air fryer Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Knife and cutting board Spoon or spatula Airtight storage container
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (bagels, pretzels, crackers), Milk (cheese crackers, chocolate candies), Tree Nuts (almonds, pecans), Soy (Worcestershire sauce, some chocolates) May contain traces of peanuts and other allergens depending on brands used Always check ingredient labels for specific allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 310 Total Fat 18 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 7 g per serving approx 1 cup
Pin this Enjoy this easy festive snack that’s perfect for holiday parties and gifting
Recipe FAQs
- → How do you make the bagel chips crispy?
Slice bagels thinly and air fry at 350°F until golden and crisp, shaking halfway for even cooking.
- → Can I use different nuts in the mix?
Yes, feel free to swap almonds or pecans with your preferred nuts or omit them for a nut-free version.
- → What adds the smoky flavor to the seasoning?
Smoked paprika in the seasoning butter gives a rich, smoky undertone to the mix.
- → How long does the mix stay fresh?
When stored in an airtight container, the snack mix stays fresh and crunchy for up to one week.
- → Can this snack mix be made gluten-free?
Yes, using gluten-free bagels and crackers will make the mix suitable for gluten-free diets.