Crunchy mix of air-fried bagel chips, pretzels, nuts, and holiday spices, perfect for parties or gifting.
# What you need:
→ Bagel Chips
01 - 3 plain bagels, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
06 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 (red and green M&Ms)
→ Seasoning Butter
12 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
16 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
# Steps to follow:
01 - Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
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. Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp. 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.
06 - Drizzle seasoning butter over the snack mix and toss gently to coat evenly.
07 - Return the coated mix to the air fryer basket in batches and air fry at 300°F for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking once, until fragrant and lightly toasted.
08 - Allow mix to cool completely, then fold in holiday-colored chocolate candies.
09 - Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
