Air Fryer Bagel Chips turn our favorite bread into our favorite dipper - chips! These crispy, golden brown bagel chips are perfect for dipping into any of your favorite sauces!

I love bagels, and I love chips. So I thought to myself, "Why not combine them?" And that's just what I did. I cut bagels into thin slices and fried them up!
Air Fryer Bagel Chips
This was inspired by my pita chips and pasta chips recipe on this site, and pairs perfectly with this amazing bagel dip recipe.
Use our easy air fryer recipe for plain and everything bagels recipe to create the best bagels, fast, inside your own home. We also have cinnamon raisin bagels and pumpkin bagels that make excellent dippers too.
Depending on the dip you're serving. Have a look at our dips post to get some ideas if you need any. For example, our Pumpkin Dip goes beautifully with pumpkin bagel chips.
Ingredients
It only takes 3 ingredients to make this tasty recipe. That's it!
- Everything Bagels
- olive oil
- salt
See the recipe card at the end of the post for specific quantities.
Instructions
Making these bagel chips is as easy as it gets. You'll be done in no time.
Step 1: Prep your Bagels
Cut bagels into circles and put them in a medium mixing bowl.
Step 2: Toss the Bagel Circles
Pour olive oil and salt on top and mix them well until all are coated.
Step 3: Air Fry and Serve
Place them in your greased air fryer basket in a single layer. You may have to cook in batches. Cook until bagel chips begin to brown.
Hint: Until you know the exact timing on your air fryer, keep a close eye on your bagel chips as they can go from golden brown to burnt fast.

Substitutions
Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this air fryer bagels recipe.
- Bagel - Instead of an everything bagel use your favorite flavor.
- Gluten-Free - Use a gluten-free bagel to make this easy snack gluten-free.
- Olive Oil - Another vegetable oil can definitely work in a pinch.
- Salt - use a salt substitute if you're trying to cut back or omit salt altogether.
Variations
Want to personalize this air fryer bagel bites recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.
- Bagel - Use a hot dog or sausage bun or a long french stick instead.
- Olive Oil - Use an oil infused with flavor to change the taste of each bagel chip.
- Seasoning - Experiment with adding a sprinkling of your favorite spice blend or seasoning on top of each bagel chip before cooking.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these wonton snack crisps. They are great for dipping too!
Equipment
No special kitchen tools are needed to create these amazing little bagel chips in the air fryer.
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
- Bread Knife with serrated edge
- Tongs or Wooden Spoon
Storage
Store these for up to 2 weeks in an air-tight container at room temperature.
Tips
This recipe is so simple that I actually only have a couple of tips relating to the air fryer itself.
- Always preheat your air fryer to ensure proper cooking.
- Always grease your air fryer basket to prevent sticking.
- Always keep a close eye on the first batch to discover the best timing on your air fryer

FAQ
Do you have questions about air fryer bagel chips? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this air fryer bagel chip recipe.
They'll keep for up to 2 weeks in an air-tight container at room temperature.
Anything! They're great as a snack on their own or when dipped into any of your favorite sauces and dips.
You get all the flavor of traditionally fried bagel chips without all the grease OR the cleanup.
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Air Fryer Bagel Chips
Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

Air Fryer Bagel Chips
Equipment
- wooden spoon or tongs
Ingredients
Dip, if desired
- your favorite or one of ours
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Cut bagels into circles and put them in a medium mixing bowl.
- Pour olive oil and salt on top and mix them well until all are coated.
- Place them in your greased air fryer basket in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook in batches.
- Air fryer at 320ºF for 7 minute or until chips begin to brown.
- Remove from air fryer and serve.
- With your favorite dip or one of ours.
- Enjoy every bite.
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