Description
These Air Fryer Pretzel Bites are soft, chewy, and perfectly golden brown, made quickly using refrigerated pizza dough and air frying for a healthier twist on a classic snack. Perfect for parties or a tasty treat paired with your favorite dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 13 ounces refrigerated pizza dough (such as Pillsbury)
Boiling Solution
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Finishing
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Open the package of pizza dough and cut it into 4 equal chunks. Roll each chunk into a long snake about 1 inch in diameter. Then cut these snakes into 1-inch pieces, yielding approximately 50 pretzel bites total.
- Make the Baking Soda Water: In a mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups of hot water with 2 tablespoons of baking soda and whisk thoroughly to dissolve the baking soda completely.
- Prepare the Egg Wash: In a shallow dish, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth and uniform.
- Dunk the Pretzel Bites: Using a slotted spoon, carefully dip each piece of dough into the baking soda water to give the pretzels their distinctive crust, then transfer them to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to dry for about 30 seconds.
- Apply Egg Wash and Salt: Brush each pretzel bite generously with the egg wash mixture, then sprinkle with kosher salt to taste for that classic pretzel flavor.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spritz the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the pretzel bites in a single even layer without overcrowding for optimal cooking.
- Air Fry: Cook the pretzel bites in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 7 to 8 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Serve: Remove pretzel bites from the air fryer and serve warm with your choice of dipping sauces such as mustard, cheese dip, or marinara.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed to ensure even cooking.
- If you prefer softer pretzels, reduce the air frying time slightly.
- Optional: sprinkle with coarse sea salt or everything bagel seasoning for variation.
- These pretzel bites are best served fresh but can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air Fryer Pretzel Bites, soft pretzels, snack, party food, quick pretzels, baking soda pretzels, refrigerated pizza dough
