These Cinnamon and Sugar Air Fryer Pretzel Bites are crazy addicting and are soon to be a family favorite! We even share our favorite sugary sweet cinnamon roll glaze for dipping these delicious bites.
You won't be able to eat just one!
I love a good pretzel, and homemade air fryer pretzels are my favorite! In fact, we even love to make our hotdogs with pretzels, and you can find out how to make those by following the easy instructions in this air fryer pretzel dogs recipe.
These cinnamon and sugar pretzel bites take snacking on pretzels to a whole different level. It's like combining cinnamon rolls and pretzels, all into one.
They're easy, delicious, and addicting.
The best part? They're really not that hard to make! You only need to have a few staple ingredients on hand.
Ingredients
- all purpose flour
- active dry yeast
- hot water
- cinnamon
- granulated white sugar
- salt
- unsalted melted butter
- brown sugar
How to Make Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
- Add the flour, salt, cinnamon, and sugar to a large bowl and set aside.
- Let the yeast dissolve in the hot water.
- Add the water with yeast to the flour mixture and knead with your hands until fully combined.
- Cover the bowl of dough with a dry cloth and allow to sit covered for 30-45 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and then set it aside.
- Dust your work surface with flour and knead the dough lightly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with a nonstick cooking spray or olive oil.
- Break the dough into eight separate pieces. Take each of the eight pieces and roll into one inch ropes. Cut the ropes into 1 ½'-2" pieces.
- Place the pretzel bites in the prepared air fryer basket in a single layer, careful to leave a little room in between each one. Cook at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-7 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- Remove the pretzel bites from the air fryer and brush the tops with melted butter.
- Mix the cinnamon, sugar, and brown sugar together and dip the pretzels in the cinnamon sugar mixture before serving.
- Serve with a sugary sweet dipping sauce.
NOTE: All air fryers cook differently. This recipe was made using the Cosori 5.8. You may need to add additional time or cook or less time depending on the type of air fryer you have.
FAQs
What dipping sauce is best used for cinnamon sugar pretzel bites?
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites are so delicious you don't actually have to dip them in anything! But if you;re looking for a great dipping idea, use this quick recipe for a vanilla glaze. 2 cups powdered confectioners sugar, 3-4 Tablespoons of whole milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix well and serve.
How do I store leftover air fryer pretzel bites?
Pretzel bites are really best to be eaten when they are warm and fresh. If you have a lot of leftovers and need to store them, you can store them at room temperature for up to 5 days in an airtight container out of sunlight.
How many pretzel bites does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 64 pretzel bites. Perfect for a big party, family get-together, or when you're watching the big game.
I know you're going to love this easy recipe as much as we do. It's one of my favorite recipes to make because it makes a lot of bites, and they are so good!
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Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups hot water
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Topping
- 4 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Glaze for dipping (optional)
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 tbsp whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
Instructions
- Add the flour, salt, cinnamon, and sugar to a large bowl and set aside.
- Add the yeast to the hot water and let it dissolve.
- Add the water with yeast to the flour mixture and knead with your hands until fully combined.
- Cover the bowl of dough with a dry cloth and allow to sit covered for 30-45 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and then set it aside.
- Dust your work surface with flour and knead the dough lightly.
- Break the dough into 8 equal pieces. Form a 1" thick rope with each piece. Cut the rope into 1-1 ½" pieces.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with a nonstick cooking spray or olive oil.
- Place the pretzels in the prepared air fryer basket in a single layer, careful to leave a little room in between each one. Cook at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-7 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- Remove the pretzel bites from the air fryer and brush the tops with melted butter.
- Mix the cinnamon, sugar, and brown sugar together and dip the pretzels in the cinnamon sugar mixture before serving.
- Serve the glaze as a dipping sauce.
How to Make the Glaze Dipping Sauce
- Add the powdered confectioner's sugar, whole milk, vanilla, and melted butter to a medium bowl. Use a whisk and mix well and serve. (You may need to add a little milk depending on your preferred consistency.
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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