A crunchy mix of air-fried bagel chips, nuts, pretzels, and holiday seasonings for festive occasions.
# What You Need:
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Set air fryer to 350°F to preheat.
02 - Toss 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 and air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking 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, mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper if using, and sea salt until blended.
06 - Drizzle seasoning butter over the snack mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
07 - Return snack mix in batches to air fryer basket and air fry at 300°F for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking once, until fragrant and lightly toasted.
08 - Let snack mix cool completely, then stir in holiday-colored chocolate candies.
09 - Store the finished snack mix in an airtight container for up to one week.
