Save A festive, crunchy snack mix featuring crispy air-fried bagel chips, pretzels, nuts, and holiday-inspired seasonings—perfect for parties or gifting.
Ingredients
- Bagel Chips: 3 plain bagels, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Mix-Ins: 2 cups mini pretzels, 1 cup roasted almonds, 1 cup roasted pecans, 1 cup cheddar cheese crackers, 1 cup holiday-colored chocolate candies (e.g., red and green M&Ms)
- Seasoning Butter: 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat), 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, toss bagel slices with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and kosher salt until evenly coated.
- Step 3:
- Arrange bagel slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed). Air fry for 5–7 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
- Step 4:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled bagel chips, pretzels, almonds, pecans, and cheddar crackers.
- Step 5:
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), and sea salt.
- Step 6:
- Drizzle seasoning butter over the snack mix. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Step 7:
- Return the mix (in batches) to the air fryer basket and air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 3–4 minutes, shaking once, until fragrant and lightly toasted.
- Step 8:
- Let the mix cool completely. Once cool, stir in holiday chocolate candies.
- Step 9:
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Save Required Tools
Air fryer, Large mixing bowl, Small mixing bowl, Knife and cutting board, Spoon or spatula, Airtight storage container
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (bagels, pretzels, crackers), Milk (cheese crackers, chocolate candies), Tree Nuts (almonds, pecans), Soy (Worcestershire sauce, some chocolates). May contain traces of peanuts and other allergens depending on brands used. Always check ingredient labels for specific allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 310, Total Fat: 18 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 7 g (per serving, approx. 1 cup)
Save This festive snack mix is perfect for sharing during holiday gatherings and easy to customize to your taste.
Recipe Guide
- → How do I make the bagel chips crispy?
Slice bagels thinly and toss with olive oil and seasonings before air frying at 350°F for 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- → Can I substitute nuts in the mix?
Yes, you can swap almonds and pecans for other preferred nuts or omit them for a nut-free option.
- → What seasoning gives the mix its flavor?
The combination of melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and sea salt creates a rich, savory seasoning that enhances the mix.
- → Is this mix suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, all ingredients are vegetarian-friendly, using nuts, crackers, and seasonings that contain no meat products.
- → How long does the mix stay fresh?
Store the mix in an airtight container; it remains fresh and crunchy for up to one week.
- → Can I make this mix gluten-free?
Using gluten-free bagels and crackers will adapt the mix to gluten-free dietary needs.