To avoid squishing the bagel as you cut it, use a bread knife designed to cut the bread without shredding it.

Cut back and forth applying very little pressure.

You don't want to smash the bagel or will not achieve small circles.

Cut back and forth and let the teeth or the knife do the cutting.

Transfer the bagel pieces to a bowl once the bagel is cup into equal-sized chips.

Add the miso, water, lemon juice, garlic powder, and pepper in a measuring cup.

Place the measuring cup in the microwave on high for 30 seconds.

Remove the measuring cup from the microwave and whisk the warm ingredients together.

Pour the mixture over the top of the bagel pieces into the bowl.

Use your hands or tongs to coat all the bagel chips with the miso mixture

Preheat the air fryer to 300 degrees.

Place the coated bagel chip in the air fryer pan in a single layer.

If using a small air fryer, cook in batches.

Cook for 7-9 minutes.

Note that all air fryers are different, depending on size, so check the bagel chips every few minutes.

Times may vary.

Preheat the oven to 325.

Using parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, line a baking sheet.

Put the coated bagel chips in a single layer on the baking sheet, not touching each other.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping half way through.

Cook longer for crispier bagel chips.