Pin A festive, crunchy snack mix featuring crispy air-fried bagel chips, pretzels, nuts, and holiday-inspired seasonings—perfect for parties or gifting.
This snack mix quickly became a holiday favorite at our family gatherings, bringing smiles and compliments from everyone who tried it.
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.
Pin We love sharing this mix during the holidays it brings a festive touch and lots of joy to our family celebrations.
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.
Pin Enjoy this crowd pleasing snack mix perfect for holiday parties and gifting.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I make the bagel chips crispy?
Slice plain bagels thinly and coat evenly with olive oil and seasonings before air frying at 350°F for 5–7 minutes. Shake halfway to ensure even crispness.
- → Can I substitute nuts in the mix?
Yes, you can swap roasted almonds and pecans for other nuts or omit them altogether for a nut-free version without compromising texture.
- → What temperature is best for air frying the final mix?
After tossing with the seasoning butter, air fry the combined mix at 300°F for 3–4 minutes to toast flavors and enhance crunch.
- → How should this snack mix be stored?
Store the cooled mix in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain freshness and crunch.
- → Can this snack mix be made gluten-free?
Yes, use gluten-free bagels and cheese crackers to adapt this mix for gluten-free diets without affecting flavor.
- → What adds the holiday flair to this mix?
Holiday-colored chocolate candies and warm seasonings like smoked paprika give this snack its festive and flavorful character.