In Good FlavorYou don’t have to use the oven to make bagel chips. Microwave them! These Microwave Everything Bagel Chips are crispy, crunchy and delicious! They’re much cheaper than store-bought. It’s a great way to make a small batch for a snack or appetizer.
Making your own bagel chips is easy and saves you money. Cooking them in the microwave does not sacrifice the crispiness or crunchiness of oven baked. Nope! It doesn’t require the best bagel to make, either. Any inexpensive supermarket brand will do!
Microwaving is an ideal way to quickly make a small batch of bagel chips. Did you know that it takes less time to make a single serving of bagel chips in the microwave than it takes for the oven to preheat to the proper temp? How about that?
The hardest part about making bagel chips is slicing the bagel. Fear not—all you need is a good serrated knife. The rest is a piece of cake. (A day-old bagel is ideal because it is firmer and easier to slice than fresh.) You want cuts that are no more than 1/8 inch thick. They are then brushed with olive oil, sprinkled with everything bagel seasoning, and microwaved for about 1.5 to 2 minutes. That’s it!
Recipe highlights:
- Slice the bagel into 1/8-inch thick semi-circles with a serrated knife.
- Brush tops with olive oil.
- Add a sprinkling of everything bagel seasoning.
- Place half of the slices on a paper towel-lined paper plate in a single layer.
- Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Turn over bagel chips. Microwave for 15-20 seconds or until bagels are crispy and firm.
- Repeat cooking the remaining half.
- Refer to the recipe card below for detailed instructions and tips.
Tips for best results:
- Keep an eye on bagels while cooking and remove thinner, faster cooking pieces first.
- Slight adjustments to cooking time might be needed to accommodate your microwave strength. More powerful microwaves cook faster, while less powerful ones require a little more time.
As I mentioned, this method is great for small batches of bagel chips. The recipe is for a single bagel, which is a serving for one. I wouldn’t recommend using the microwave method to make bagel chips for a crowd; stick with conventional oven baking for large batches. Having said that, microwaving is a great alternative for one to three bagels.
If you have kids, this would be a perfect recipe to introduce them to cooking or just to have fun. You will need to slice the bagels, but the little ones can help with the rest!
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- This is a pastry brush for brushing oil onto the bagel slices. It is made of silicone and is dishwasher safe and heat safe up to 450° F.
- A serrated knife is used to cut the bagel into slices. This one is made of ultra-sharp high-carbon stainless steel.
- Everything bagel seasoning—make your own or use store-bought. This Trader Joe’s brand has high customer satisfaction.
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Microwave Everything Bagel Chips
Description
You don’t have to use the oven to make bagel chips. Microwave them! These Microwave Everything Bagel Chips are crispy, crunchy and delicious! They’re much cheaper than store-bought. It’s a great way to make a small batch for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the bagel in half horizontally. Cut each half into a semicircle. Slice each piece into 1/8-inch thick semicircles with a serrated knife.
- Brush the tops of each piece with olive oil.
- Add a sprinkling of everything bagel seasoning.
- Line a paper plate with paper towels. Place bagel slices in a single layer over the towels, avoiding overlap. Unless the bagel is small, you will need to cook in two batches.
- Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Transfer any thinner bagel chips that have become crisp onto a cooling rack or paper towel-lined surface.
- Turn over the remaining bagel chips. Microwave for 15-20 seconds or until the bagels are firm and crispy. Avoid overcooking. The bagel chips will harden more as they cool.
- Check as chips cook and remove any that have crisped up faster than the others.
- Repeat cooking the second batch.
- Serve alone, with cream cheese or dip of choice.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
- Makes one serving.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife to make slicing easy.
- A firm and dense bagel is easier to thinly slice, while a soft bagel is a little harder. Cut the soft bagel in half horizontally for best results and freeze for at least 20 minutes to firm up before slicing.
- Cut slices no more than 1/8-inch thick. If they are too thick, they will take longer to cook and can become too hard.
- Check on bagels while cooking. Thinner slices cook up faster and need to be removed earlier than thicker ones.
- Chips will continue to harden up slightly once cooled. It’s best not to overcook.
- Keep in mind that different-strength microwave ovens cook at different speeds. The time given is based on a 1000W microwave oven. Adjust your cooking time according to your wattage—stronger wattages require less time, and weaker wattages will need more time.
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What a clever idea and you are right about the cost.
Thank you Karen. Those brand names can be so expensive!
I had no idea you could do this in the microwave! Great idea! I've been using more sliced French bread as a money saver myself.
I love making chips in the microwave. It’s life-changing 🙂 I like your French bread money saving idea!