A festive crunch blend with air-fried bagel chips, nuts, pretzels, and savory holiday spices.
# Components:
→ 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 (e.g., 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
# Directions:
01 - Set the air fryer to 350°F.
02 - In a large bowl, 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. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp. Allow to cool completely.
04 - In a large bowl, mix cooled bagel chips with pretzels, almonds, pecans, and cheddar cheese crackers.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper if using, and sea salt.
06 - Drizzle the seasoning butter over the snack mix and toss gently for even coverage.
07 - Return the coated mix to the air fryer basket in batches. Air fry at 300°F for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking once midway, until aromatic and lightly toasted.
08 - Let the mix cool fully, then fold in the holiday-colored chocolate candies.
09 - Store the finished mix in an airtight container for up to one week.
