Air Fryer Bite-Size Pretzels
Description
Air Fryer Bite-Size Pretzels are crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, and ready in under 20 minutes. Made with crescent dough and a quick water-and-salt finish, they're the perfect easy snack, party appetizer, or game-day treat — no boiling and no yeast required.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces crescent dough, 1 package
- 1/2 cup water, for brushing
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt, coarse; adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Remove the crescent dough from the package and roll it out into an even rectangle. If using crescent roll dough, pinch the perforated seams closed first.
- Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough lengthwise into strips about 1 inch wide.
- Roll each strip into a thin rope about 1/2 inch thick and roughly 12 inches long.
- Cut each rope crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
- Brush the tops of the pretzel bites lightly with water, then sprinkle with kosher salt and sesame seeds.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
- Arrange the pretzel bites in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between each.
- Air fry at 330°F for 6 to 8 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Plate, serve with your favorite dip, and enjoy warm.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
- Pizza cutter or sharp knife
- Pastry Brush
Notes
- Oven method: Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown.
- Don't crowd the basket — cook in batches so the bites crisp evenly.
- Air fryers vary — start checking at 6 minutes.
- Storage: Airtight at room temperature up to 2 days, refrigerated up to 4 days. Reheat at 330°F for 1–2 minutes.
- Freezing: Freeze cooked bites up to 2 months; reheat from frozen at 330°F for 3–4 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1968mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 0.1IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg