Air Fryer Cinnamon Pretzel Bites
Air fryer cinnamon pretzel bites are a perfect dessert for fall and winter seasons. These warm and cozy bites are easy to make and can be ready in just a few minutes. This recipe uses an air fryer to make the pretzel bites crispy and crunchy on the outside, yet soft and chewy on the inside.
Special Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup pure pumpkin
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, sweetener, and cinnamon. Mix well. Add pumpkin. Mix until dough forms.
- Evenly form dough into 8 balls, about 2 tablespoons each.
- In a medium pot, combine 3 cups water with baking soda. Mix well. Bring to a low boil.
- Once boiling, remove pot from heat. Carefully transfer the liquid to a medium-large bowl. Place pretzel bites on a large spatula, and submerge in the liquid for 30 seconds. Carefully remove the pretzel bites with the spatula, and transfer to a plate.
- Spray an air fryer with nonstick spray. Place pretzel bites in the air fryer, and spray them with nonstick spray.
- Set air fryer to 370° F. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 12 minutes.
Notes
- It's important to use self-rising flour in this recipe as it contains the right amount of baking powder and salt to make the pretzel bites fluffy and rise properly.
- Dip the pretzel bites in the baking soda solution. This step is crucial to getting the classic pretzel texture and flavor. Make sure to dip the pretzel bites in the baking soda solution for only 30 seconds, as leaving them in longer can cause them to taste bitter.
- An air fryer is the best tool for making these pretzel bites as it helps to create a crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft and chewy.
- Spray the air fryer and pretzel bites with nonstick spray. This will help prevent the pretzel bites from sticking to the air fryer basket.
- These pretzel bites are best served warm, straight out of the air fryer. If you need to reheat them, place them in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp them up again.
- Storing: Let the pretzel bites cool completely before storing them. You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Freezing: Place the cooled pretzel bites in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the pretzel bites for 1-2 hours or until completely frozen. Transfer the frozen pretzel bites to an airtight container or freezer safe bag and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: To reheat frozen pretzel bites, preheat your air fryer to 370 °F and cook for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gSodium: 2262mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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