Air Fryer Pretzel Bites are a quick easy way to get the perfect soft pretzels that you can make at home. They are so soft on the inside and buttery crisp on the outside and ready for your favorite dipping sauce.
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Pretzel bites are one of the things you look forward to going to fairs or malls. They are just the perfect portable snack- the best little bite. This air fryer pretzels recipe done in the air fryer can replicate these spectacular little bites at home. Forget the football games, make your favorite quick snack in the comfort of your own home and it’s better than a frozen pretzel! Keep reading for the full recipe.
Who invented the pretzel? It was originally thought to be an Italian monk who wanted to reward children for learning their lessons. Find out more here.
- 30 Minute Snack: These fresh warn treats are done very quickly.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry. Therefore, you can make them any time or if you’re in rush for game day appetizers or party snacks.
- Family Friendly: This kid size snack is sure to be a hit with adults and kids alike.
- Adaptable: Whole wheat or gluten free versions can be made.
What You Need to Make these Pretzel Bites
Ingredients
- Active yeast
- Flour
- Sea salt
- Sugar
- Coarse kosher salt
- Baking soda
Equipment
How to Make Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe – Step by Step
- Make Dough: First, for best results in a mixing bowl, combine the water and yeast and stir and then add flour, sugar, and sea salt.
- Knead: Second, with floured hands, knead the ball of dough for 1 minute or use dough hook in electric mixer, until it forms into a ball. Divide the dough into eighths.
- Ropes: Next, roll the dough into ropes and then with a knife, slice the dough into 1-inch pieces and bath the pieces baking soda bath for 30 seconds.
- Fryer: Spray the basket of the air fryer with oil. Place pretzel bites into the basket, giving them enough room to expand.
- Cook: Finally, cook for 6 minutes at 390 degrees F, or until lightly browned on top. Lastly, remove and brush with melted butter and sprinkle pretzel salt on this fun recipe.
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Common Questions About Homemade Pretzel Bites
Airtight containers to keep them fresh.
Absolutely, use whole wheat or gluten free flour.
Indeed, use the amounts that you require for your gathering or family.
The dough can be frozen for up to three months, simply thaw and cook following the istructions.
There are so many good things, for example:
> Cheese dip is a natural fit for this
>Hot Crab Dip
>White Pizza Dip
>Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Dip
Expert Tips for Making Pretzels
Add Sugar: How about a sweet bite? Roll this delicious snack in cinnamon sugar.
Savory: Garlic Ranch would be great to top this pretzel recipe.
Variation tip: Feel free to use a whole wheat flour.
Mustard: Pretzels and mustard go together like peas and carrots.
Beer: Harry & David makes a Bacon Beer Cheese Dip. The best party snack!
Always Butter: It really does make them taste so good, so don’t simp use the real stuff- top off these amazing little
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Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
Equipment
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Ingredients
- Dough
- ¾ cups water {~110 degrees F}
- 1 ⅛ teaspoon active yeast
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tbsp sugar
- Coarse kosher salt for topping to taste
- Baking Soda Bath
- 3 cups water
- ⅓ cup baking soda
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the water and yeast and stir.
- Add flour, sugar, and sea salt and mix until it is completely combined.
- With floured hands, knead the dough for 1 minute or use dough hook in electric mixer, until it forms into a ball. Divide the dough into eighths.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into ropes.
- With a knife, slice the dough into 1-inch pieces and bath the pieces baking soda bath for 30 seconds.
- Spray the basket of the air fryer with oil. Place pretzel bites into the basket, giving them enough room to expand.
- Cook for 6 minutes at 390 degrees F, or until lightly browned on top. Remove and brush with melted butter and salt with kosher salt to taste.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Sugar: How about a sweet bite? Roll in cinnamon and sugar.
- Savory: Garlic Ranch would be great to top these pretzels.
- Variation tip: Use a whole wheat flour.
- Mustard: Pretzels and mustard go together like peas and carrots.
- Beer: Harry & David makes a Bacon Beer Cheese Dip.
- Always Butter: It really does make them taste so good, so don’t simp use the real stuff.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Nutrition
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What a fun snack!
This is the exact reason why I love my air fryer! Such delicious recipes and not a lot of mess!!
Air fryer pretzel bites looks yummy.