Air-fryer cream cheese bagel bites: spread garlicky bagel-seasoned cream cheese between two tortillas, roll, slice, brush with chili butter and air-fry at 180°C until golden and crisp outside, creamy inside.
Instructions
- 1
Mix cream cheese with pressed garlic and bagel seasoning until smooth.
- 2
Spread the mixture on a tortilla, top with another tortilla, and spread again edge to edge. Roll the whole thing up tightly.
- 3
Slice into bite-sized rolls. Mix melted butter with chili oil and brush the sides of each piece.
- 4
Place in the air fryer with space between pieces. Cook at 180°C / 350°F for 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy. Crunchy outside, garlicky and creamy inside.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the chili butter add?
Brushing the cut sides with melted butter and chili oil gives a glossy, golden, slightly spicy crust as they air-fry — like an everything-bagel edge.
Can I skip the chili?
Yes — plain melted butter still crisps them beautifully. Add the chili only if you want gentle heat against the creamy garlic filling.
Oven option?
Bake at 200°C for about 12–15 minutes until golden. The air fryer is just faster and gives a crisper shell.