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Air Fryer Pretzel Bites

Name: Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought); 1/4 cup baking soda; 4 cups warm water; 1 egg, beaten; Coarse pretzel salt or sea salt; Warm cheese sauce; Honey mustard; 2 tbsp melted butter

4.7(4)

8 min

Time

400°F

Temp

190 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Dough

1 lb pizza dough (store-bought)

1/4 cup baking soda

4 cups warm water

1 egg, beaten

Coarse pretzel salt or sea salt

Dipping

Warm cheese sauce

Honey mustard

2 tbsp melted butter

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

1
Roll pizza dough into ropes about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
2
Dissolve baking soda in warm water. Dip each piece in the solution for 30 seconds (this creates the pretzel flavor and color).
3
Place on a towel to dry briefly. Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
4
Air fry at 400°F for 6-8 minutes until deep golden brown.
5
Brush with melted butter and serve with warm cheese sauce and honey mustard.

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Tip: The baking soda bath is what makes them taste like real pretzels — don't skip it. It creates the signature brown, chewy crust. Use coarse salt, not fine salt. Brush with melted butter right after cooking for extra flavor and shine.

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