Rosemary Bagel Dippers Recipe

• Preheat your Air Fryer: Set your 5- or 6-quart air fryer to 340°F (170°C) and allow it to preheat for 3 minutes.
• Also, line a tray with parchment paper.
• Prepare Bagel Slices: Using a serrated knife, slice each bagel horizontally into either four slices (if pre-cut) or five slices (if uncut).
• Season and Brush Bagels: Lay the bagel slices on the parchment-lined tray.
• In a small bowl, combine the crushed garlic, chopped rosemary, and extra virgin olive oil.
• Brush this mixture generously over the bagel slices.
• Sprinkle with rosemary leaves, salt flakes, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Air Fry the Bagel Slices: Carefully pull out the air fryer pan and basket.
• Lean half of the bagel slices against each other in the basket.
• Slide the pan and basket back into the air fryer.
• Maintain the temperature at 340°F and set the timer for 5 minutes.
• Cook the bagel slices until they become golden and crisp.
• Once done, transfer the crispy bagel slices to a tray to cool.
• Repeat the cooking process with the remaining bagel slices.

Dipper Variations:

• Smoky Tomato & Red Pepper Dippers: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp of tomato paste, 1 tsp of smoked paprika, ½ tsp of crushed red pepper flakes, and 2 cloves of crushed garlic.
• Add ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil and mix well.
• Brush this mixture over the bagel slices and sprinkle with 2 tsp of salt flakes.
• Continue with step 4 to air fry.
• Salt & Vinegar Dippers: Combine 2 tbsp of white wine vinegar and 2 tsp of salt flakes in a small screw-top jar.
• Shake well until the salt is dissolved.
• Add ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil and shake again to combine.
• Brush this mixture over the bagel slices, then continue from step 4.
• Season with extra salt flakes as desired.