Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
These Air Fryer Pretzel Bites are easy to make and deliciously chewy, soft, and salty.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- silicone spatula
- cutting board
- knife
- air fryer
- Air Fryer Parchment
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water ~110˚F
- 2 ¼ teaspoon quick rise yeast see notes for active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- pretzel salt optional
Baking Soda Bath (Optional)
- 4 cups water
- ⅓ cup baking soda
Egg Wash (Optional)
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
Butter Topping (Optional)
- 3 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
Make the Dough
- In a medium mixing bowl combine the water and yeast. Stir.
- Add the flour, sugar, and sea salt and stir until it is mostly combined.
- Lightly flour your hands and knead the dough by hand for 1 minute, bringing it into a ball. Divide the dough into eighths.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into ropes.
- With a floured knife, slice the dough into 1-inch pieces.
- Lightly brush the basket of the air fryer with olive oil. Place pretzel bites into the basket, giving them enough room to expand.
- Cook for 6 minutes at 390˚F, or until lightly browned on top.
- If using the butter method, brush melted butter on top of hot pretzel bites and sprinkle with pretzel salt.
Notes
1. If using active dry yeast, allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes before rolling. 2. For egg wash, beat 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water and brush on top before baking. 3. For baking soda bath, bring water to a boil, add baking soda, and dip pretzel bites for 30 seconds before air frying. 4. For oven-baking, bake at 425˚F for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 8bitesCalories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 47mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
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