Frozen Pretzel Bites in Air Fryer
These frozen pretzel bites cook straight from the freezer in just 6 minutes at 350°F for a soft interior and golden exterior. No preheating needed, and you can finish with melted butter and coarse salt or toss in cinnamon sugar after cooking. Perfect for quick after-school snacks or game night appetizers.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Tongs
- Pastry brush
- Ramekins
- Parchment liners (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen pretzel bites about 20-25 pieces; SuperPretzel brand recommended
- melted butter optional, for brushing
- coarse salt optional, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Place frozen pretzel bites in the Air Fryer basket in a single layer.
- Set temperature to 350°F.
- Cook for 6 minutes without opening the basket.
- Shake the basket at the 3-minute mark using tongs, then continue cooking.
- Remove when pretzel bites are golden and warm throughout.
- Brush with melted butter if desired and sprinkle with coarse salt (optional).
- Serve warm with dips in small ramekins.
Notes
- For cinnamon sugar: brush hot pretzel bites with melted butter and toss in a mix of 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add after cooking sugar burns in the air fryer.
- No preheating required. If your air fryer runs hot, reduce to 330°F and add 1 minute.
- Use parchment liners if your basket has wide gaps to prevent sticking.
- Storage: up to 2 hours at room temp; up to 2 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat at 300°F for about 2 minutes; add a drop of water in the basket for steam.
- Serving ideas: cheese dip, honey mustard (equal parts honey and Dijon), or warmed chocolate sauce.
- Cook in batches for large crowds and keep finished bites warm in a covered dish.