Air Fryer Pretzel Bites

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!

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 38 minutes

Servings: 40 pieces

Calories: 27 kcal per serving

Ingredients

¾ cup - water
1 ⅛ teaspoons - active yeast
2 cups - all-purpose flour
½ tsp - sea salt
½ tbsp - sugar
Coarse kosher salt
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.

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