Air Fryer Pretzel Bites is made with pizza dough, baking soda, warm water, 1 egg; air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes to serve 6. 190 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
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.
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.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 8 minutes vs ~13 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Pretzel Bites at 400°F for 8 minutes. 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.
You need: 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. This recipe serves 6 with 190 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Pretzel Bites takes 8 minutes total at 400°F. Brush with melted butter and serve with warm cheese sauce and honey mustard.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 6 and takes just 8 minutes at 400°F.
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