Air Fryer Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
Make soft pretzel bites crispy on the outside and tender inside using your air fryer, finished with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Cut the pizza dough into 1-inch pieces.
- Prepare the boiling solution: In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of baking soda to a boil.
- Blanch the dough: Carefully drop the dough pieces into the boiling water, about 6 at a time, for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Prepare the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Air fry the bites: Place the blanched dough pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches. Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare the topping: While the bites cook, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Coat the bites: Immediately after removing a batch from the air fryer, brush the warm bites lightly with melted butter. Toss them gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches for best crisping results.
- For extra crispiness, you can spray the bites lightly with cooking spray before tossing them in the sugar mixture.
- If you prefer a softer texture, reduce the air frying time by 1 minute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 15
