10 Minute Fluffy Air Fryer Pretzel Bites Recipe
These 10 Minute Fluffy Air Fryer Pretzel Bites are a quick and delicious snack perfect for any pretzel lover. Made with simple ingredients and cooked effortlessly in an air fryer, these soft and golden bites are buttery on the outside and tender on the inside with a light sprinkling of pretzel salt for an authentic finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 64 pretzel bites (8 ropes x ~8 pieces each) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 Cups water (110 degrees F)
- 4 Cups all purpose flour
- 2.4 Teaspoons quick rise yeast
- 1 Teaspoon sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon sugar or honey
- 4 Tablespoons melted butter
- Pretzel salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Warm Water and Yeast: Add water heated to about 110 degrees F into a bowl, which is warm but not hot. Whisk in the quick rise yeast and set aside to activate.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar (or honey), and sea salt thoroughly.
- Form the Dough: Pour the yeast-water mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to form a dough. Add an additional tablespoon of water if necessary, aiming for a thick but not sticky dough.
- Divide and Roll Dough: Lightly flour a countertop and divide the dough evenly into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope.
- Cut Pretzel Bites: Slice each rope into 1-inch pieces to form the pretzel bites.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange and Butter: Place the pretzel bites in the air fryer basket, spaced so they have room to expand. Brush the bites generously with melted butter.
- Air Fry: Cook the pretzel bites at 400 degrees F for 7 minutes or until they are lightly browned on top.
- Cool and Finish: Remove the pretzel bites from the air fryer and let them cool slightly on a plate.
- Brush and Add Salt: Brush the bites once more with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle pretzel salt on top, if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your warm, fluffy pretzel bites fresh from the air fryer.
Notes
- Water temperature is important for yeast activation; it should be warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- You can substitute honey for sugar to add a subtle sweetness.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking and browning.
- Use pretzel salt or coarse sea salt for the best texture and flavor on top.
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic powder or cinnamon sugar after baking instead of pretzel salt for a sweet variation.
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