Air fryer pretzel bites are an amazing snack for your next family event. When served with cheddar cheese sauce, pretzels are super soft, chewy, and delicious. A delicious snack that you can make at home using an air fryer.
Pretzel Bites are a perfect snack whenever you go to fairs or malls. Pretzel bites are one of the snacks you can’t skip as they are pretty comfortable snacks. You can just grab some and have them while enjoying the fair. And I usually like to make air fryer pretzel bites whenever I’m making some homemade air fryer soft pretzels.
Baking in an air fryer is super easy and convenient. If you love baking, be sure to check, the air fryer banana muffins and air fryer cupcakes.
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- How to make air fryer pretzel bites?
- How to shape homemade soft pretzels bites?
- Can you make frozen pretzel bites in an air fryer?
- How long do you put pretzel bites in an air fryer?
- Tips for making the perfect soft pretzel bites in an air fryer
- Dipping sauce ideas for pretzel bites
- Can you freeze leftover soft pretzels bites?
- How to reheat pretzels bites in an air fryer?
- 📖 Recipe
How to make air fryer pretzel bites?
Making these chewy and soft pretzels bites is simple, easy, and quick.
Ingredients for air fryer pretzel bites:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dry yeast
- 1 cup of warm water
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
Soda Bath
- 10 cups water
- ⅔ cup baking soda
Instructions for air fryer pretzel bites
- Warm water, salt, and sugar should be combined in a large mixing bowl. Stir them together until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. After that, stir in the dry yeast and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Now combine the yeast solution with the melted butter and all-purpose flour. Stir them together with a spoon or a dough whisk until the ball forms.
- Transfer the dough to a working surface and knead until smooth. If the dough is too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time and knead the dough until it forms a soft ball.
- Place the pretzel dough in a well-greased bowl and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rest for an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Lightly flour the working surface, place the dough and divide into 6-7 equal pieces.
- Roll each dough into a long rope shape and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- Take a large pot add 10 cups of water and add baking soda into the water and bring to a boil.
- Drop 9-10 pretzel bites at a time into the boiling water for 15-20 seconds.
- Remove the pretzel bites from the soda bath and place them on a plate.
- Prepare the egg wash. Mix the egg yolk and one tablespoon of water until combined.
- Brush the tops of the pretzel bites with the egg wash and then sprinkle with sugar.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F for 2-3 minutes.
- Place the pretzel bites into the air fryer basket in a single layer, do not overcrowd the basket.
- Cook the pretzel bites at 200C/400F for 5-6 minutes or until lightly brown on top.
- Remove the air fryer pretzel bites and serve them with cheese sauce.
You can find the air fryer pretzel bites recipe in the printable card below
How to shape homemade soft pretzels bites?
Shaping the pretzels bites is super easy. Here’s how you shape your pretzels bites:
- Sprinkle some flour on your work surface and take a portion of dough. Start rolling the dough with your palm into a rope-like shape.
- Once the dough is long enough approximately 15-inches, cut them into small bite-size about 1-inches.
Can you make frozen pretzel bites in an air fryer?
Of course, you can make air fryer pretzel bites from frozen. You just need to open the package and place them in the air fryer and they get ready in no time.
How long do you put pretzel bites in an air fryer?
Every air fryer works differently depending on its brand. In my air fryer, the total cook time for air fryer pretzel bites was 5-6 minutes. Check them occasionally during the cooking process and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Tips for making the perfect soft pretzel bites in an air fryer
- Don’t skip the preheating process before making any type of food in an air fryer.
- Knead the pretzel dough until it is no longer sticky, but do not overwork it. Excessive kneading causes them to lose their softness.
- For an evenly cooked result, try to make the pretzels the same size and shape.
- The egg wash really helps the pretzels to get that dark golden brown color.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket for the best result.
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Dipping sauce ideas for pretzel bites
You can serve these air fryer pretzel bites with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy. Here are some of the dip ideas you can try.
- Mustard Pretzel Dip
- Mustard Dip
- Beer Cheese Dip
- Cheddar Pretzel Dip
- Creamy Bacon Ranch Dip
- Blackberry Honey Mustard
Can you freeze leftover soft pretzels bites?
Yes, you can freeze the leftover air fryer soft pretzels in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Alternatively, you can store the leftover pretzels in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They keep for 4-5 days.
How to reheat pretzels bites in an air fryer?
Reheat pretzel bites in air fryer at 200C/400F for 2-3 minutes or until warm.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
Why do pretzel bites need a baking soda bath?
The soda bath actually helps to keep the pretzels' texture. It makes an important contribution to the pretzel's signature chewy crust.
What makes a soft pretzel different from bread?
Soft pretzels differ from bread in that they are dipped in baking soda before baking, which results in the pretzel's signature chewy crust.
Can I bake soft pretzel bites with biscuit dough?
Yes, you can use Pillsbury to make air fryer pretzel bites. In fact, this is the best idea as you don’t have to go through all the processes.
Can I make this recipe without an air fryer?
Of course, air fryer pretzel bites can be made without an air fryer. Make them in the oven by following the steps outlined above. If you want to use an oven, use our air fryer calculator to convert the time and temperature.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
Ingredients for air fryer pretzel bites:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dry yeast
- 1 cup of warm water
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
Soda Bath:
- 10 cups water
- ⅔ cup baking soda
Instructions
- Warm water, salt, and sugar should be combined in a large mixing bowl. Stir them together until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. After that, stir in the dry yeast and set aside for 5 minutes.1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon dry yeast, 1 cup of warm water
- Now combine the yeast solution with the melted butter and all-purpose flour. Stir them together with a spoon or a dough whisk until the ball forms.3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Transfer the dough to a working surface and knead until smooth. If the dough is too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time and knead the dough until it forms a soft ball.
- Place the pretzel dough in a well-greased bowl and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rest for an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Lightly flour the working surface, place the dough and divide into 6-7 equal pieces.
- Roll each dough into a long rope shape and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- Take a large pot add 10 cups of water and add baking soda into the water and bring to a boil.10 cups water, ⅔ cup baking soda
- Drop 9-10 pretzel bites at a time into the boiling water for 15-20 seconds.
- Remove the pretzel bites from the soda bath and place them on a plate.
- Prepare the egg wash. Mix the egg yolk and one tablespoon of water until combined.1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon water
- Brush the tops of the pretzel bites with the egg wash and then sprinkle with sugar.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F for 2-3 minutes.
- Place the pretzel bites into the air fryer basket in a single layer, do not overcrowd the basket.
- Cook the pretzel bites at 200C/400F for 5-6 minutes or until lightly brown on top.
- Remove the air fryer pretzel bites and serve them with cheese sauce.
