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Air Fryer Pretzel Bites

Air fryer pretzel bites are an amazing snack when served with cheddar cheese sauce, pretzels are super soft, chewy, and delicious.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Course Bake, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 834 kcal

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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Take a large pot add 10 cups of water and add baking soda into the water and bring to a boil.
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  • 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.
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  • Brush the tops of the pretzel bites with the egg wash and then sprinkle with sugar.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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Nutrition

Calories: 834kcalCarbohydrates: 143gProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 12183mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 476IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 2mg
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