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Air Fryer Soft Pretzels

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This is the easiest recipe for air fryer soft pretzels you will ever find. You will want to make these pretzels all of the time after you try them in the air fryer.

Golden soft pretzels served on a white plate. topped with salt and a small bowl of melted cheese dipping sauce.

I found this recipe years ago, and knew I had to make it in my air fryer. It was so easy and the pretzels were perfectly golden in no time at all.

What you need to make Air Fryer Soft Pretzels

Every time we make a trip to the mall, we stop to get a soft pretzel with cheese. The warm bread dipped into melted cheddar cheese is a favorite snack everyone loves.

The biggest reason I like this recipe, is the ingredients are all common things we keep on hand. Because of this, we can make air fryer soft pretzels any time we have a craving for them.

I use my Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer to make these, but they can made in any air fryer. Just watch them the first time you make them, as you may need to adjust the time by a minute or two.

golden soft air fryer pretzel sprinkled with sea salt, and dipped into melted cheddar cheese.

Besides an air fryer, to make these soft pretzels, you will need:

  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • salt
  • dry yeast
  • water
  • unsalted butter 

Before cooking them in the air fryer, you will need to prepare an egg wash. This will help the pretzels turn a beautful golden color as they cool. To make the egg wash, you will need:

  • egg
  • water

How to make Soft Pretzels in the Air Fryer

These pretzels really are the easiest to make. Even though there is yeast in the recipe, there are no long drawn out tricks or tips to follow.

To make these pretzels:

  • To prepare your air fryer basket, lightly coat the basket with olive oil, or use air fryer parchment paper liner, set basket aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  • Pour in the warm water and the melted butter, and stir together with a fork until the dough begins to thicken and looks flaky.
Side by side bowl photos showing the ingredients in a mixing bowl, and then after they have been combined to make the flaky dough.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl, and on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until it becomes smooth. Form the dough into a ball shape.
Side by side photo showing the dough flaky, and then after kneading, it is soft and shaped into a round ball of dough.
  • Cut the ball of dough into 8 pieces and then roll into ropes.
  • Twist each rope into a pretzel shape and place into the air fryer basket.
Side by side photos showing the dough cut into eight pieces, and then rolled and twisted into pretzel shapes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a spoonful of water, brush the top of each pretzel with the egg wash.
  • Air fry at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-14 minutes, until the dough is cooked and the tops are golden brown

FAQ's About Air Fryer Soft Pretzels:

What are a few options of dips and sauces for pretzels?

We love traditional cheddar cheese sauce, but you can add sprinkles of mozzarella cheese and pepperoni to the pretzels before cooking, and then dip them in pizza sauce. Other sauce suggestions are, mustard, honey mustard, or ranch.

How do I get salt to stick to the pretzels?

I sprinkle course salt after I've done the egg wash. If you need more, you can brush a light coat of water, or even melted butter on top of the pretzel, and then sprinkle on top.

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Golden soft pretzels served on a white plate, sprinkled with sea salt and melted cheese.

Air Fryer Soft Pretzels

Becky
These soft pretzels will just melt in your mouth, and they are so easy to make in the air fryer!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 14 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 166 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 1 tbsp dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp water

Instructions
 

  • To prepare your air fryer basket, lightly coat the basket with olive oil, or use air fryer parchment paper liner, set basket aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  • Pour in the warm water and the melted butter, and stir together with a fork until the dough begins to thicken and looks flaky.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl, and on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until it becomes smooth. Form the dough into a ball shape.
  • Cut the ball of dough into 8 pieces and then roll into ropes.
  • Twist each rope into a pretzel shape and place into the air fryer basket.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a spoonful of water, brush the top of each pretzel with the egg wash.
  • Air fry at 320 degrees F for 12-14 minutes, until the dough is cooked and the tops are golden brown.

Notes

Optional Toppings or Dipping Sauces: Melted cheddar cheese, pizza sauce, pepperonis, mozzarella cheese, course salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 592mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

*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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