What is the cooking time of 12 bagel bites in the microwave?

In this article, we will answer the question “What is the cooking time of 12 bagel bites in the microwave?”, and how to make bagel bites at home.

What is the cooking time of 12 bagel bites in the microwave?

12 bagel bites take 2 minutes 45 seconds at high power to cook in the microwave. Allow the bagel bites to rest for about a minute before serving. Cook thoroughly.

What are the tips for making bagel bites in the oven?

1. Following the cooking time accurately is very important as it determines the texture of the cooked bagel bites. Overcooking renders the mini pizzas dry while undercooking makes them soggy.

2. Bagel bites should be cooked until their internal temperatures reach 165F.

3. Take out the bagel bites from the freezer just before cooking. Make sure the freezer maintains the bagel bites at a constant temperature. Because temperature fluctuations and each thaw-and-freeze cycle drastically affect the quality of bagel bites.

4. Skip the crisping tray from the box and the plastic wrapper as well if you like your bagel bites to be softer. Place the tray shiny side up into the microwave oven, cook the bagel and let stand for about a minute before serving.

Can you air fry bagel bites?

Yes, you can air fry bagel bites if you want to avoid unnecessary fat for cooking. Simply fill the basket of the air fryer with the bagel bites in a single layer and air fry at  360F/182C for 5-6 minutes.

How long do you cook bagel bites?

The cooking time of the bagel bites depends upon what appliance you chose for cooking. The following table shows the time and temperature combinations for cooking bagel bites in the common types of appliance. 

To ensure food safety, make sure that your product reaches  a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Use a kitchen thermometer to gauge this temperature accurately.

How to reheat refrigerated bagel bites?

Bagel bites do not last more than 1-2 days in the fridge. That’s why they are usually frozen to preserve freshness. Refrigerated bagel bites should not be reheated more than once and should be done correctly. Follow the instructions below for reheating your bagel bites.

1. Preheat your oven or a toaster oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 minutes.
   
2. Remove the bagels from the fridge and then out of their packet.
   
3. Toast your bagels in the preheated oven until they are crispy on the surface and soft on the inside.

How to make bagel bites? 

Ingredients

• Homemade Bagel dough
  
• 1-ounce barley malt syrup (4 teaspoons; 30g), optional
  
• Quick and Easy Italian-American Red Sauce
  
• Salt, pepper, and fennel seed to taste
  
• 12 ounces finely shredded mozzarella cheese (3 cups; 340g)
  
• 6 ounces pepperoni, such as Vermont Smoke & Cure (1 link; 170g)

Instructions

For the mini bagels: Divide the homemade bagel dough into 16 equal portions, about 1 1/2 ounces or 43g each. Take a portion of the dough that your palm can easily cover and knead it into a ball such that there are no seams but only one at the bottom of the dough ball. 

Keep the dough turning with your hands until you achieve a smooth bottom. Then cover the dough with plastic and let it rest for about 15 minutes. 

Then poke each dough ball right in the middle with a damp fingertip and work your dough into a 1 1/2–inch ring by stretching it. Use cold water to dampen your hands as needed. 

Place the prepared rings on  a greased and parchment-lined baking tray, cover with plastic, and put in the fridge for 24-36 hours.

To boil and bake: Preheat the oven to  425°F (218°C) and slide the oven rack in the middle. Nest a wire baking rack in a half sheet pan, then cover with parchment. 

Add water and malt to a stainless steel pot and bring it to a boil. boil the bagels, about 15 seconds per side, and take out the boiled bagels on a thick bed of paper towels. 

Bake the bagels for about 18 minutes or until golden. Let cool for 15 minutes before umping onto the next step.

To finish: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and slide the oven rack to a lower-middle position. Cut the mini bagels horizontally into half and line them on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake until crispy and dry on the surface or for 5 minutes.

Drizzle the bagels with a few tablespoons of red sauce, and sprinkle with some salt, pepper, and fennel seeds. Last but not the least, load the bagels with cheese. Melt the cheese in the oven for about 16 minutes. Serve while the bagels are still warm.

Other FAQs about Bagels that you may be interested in.

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Are there eggs in bagels?

Conclusion

In this article, we answered the question “What is the cooking time of 12 bagel bites in the microwave?”, and how to make bagel bites at home.

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