Air Fryer Bagel Chip Mix (Printable version)

Crispy air-fried bagel chips combined with nuts, pretzels, and seasonal spices for a delightful holiday snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bagel Chips

01 - 3 plain bagels, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
05 - 1/2 tsp dried parsley
06 - 1/4 tsp kosher salt

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 2 cups mini pretzels
08 - 1 cup roasted almonds
09 - 1 cup roasted pecans
10 - 1 cup cheddar cheese crackers
11 - 1 cup holiday-colored chocolate candies (e.g., red and green M&Ms)

→ Seasoning Butter

12 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
14 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
15 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
16 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the bagel slices with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and kosher salt until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange bagel slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool completely.
04 - In a large bowl, combine cooled bagel chips, mini pretzels, roasted almonds, roasted pecans, and cheddar cheese crackers.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper if using, and sea salt.
06 - Drizzle the seasoning butter over the snack mix and toss gently to coat evenly.
07 - Return the coated mix to the air fryer basket in batches and air fry at 300°F for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking once, until fragrant and lightly toasted.
08 - Allow the snack mix to cool completely, then stir in holiday-colored chocolate candies.
09 - Transfer to an airtight container and store up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crunchy and flavorful holiday snack
  • Easy to make with an air fryer
02 -
  • Swap in other nuts or omit for nut-free variation
  • Use gluten-free bagels and crackers for a gluten-free version
03 -
  • Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping
  • Add holiday-colored candies last to prevent melting
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