Crispy Air-Fried Pretzel Bites
Crispy Air-Fried Pretzel Bites deliver a tender, chewy interior with a golden, lightly blistered crust and a satisfying hit of coarse salt. The quick two-ingredient dough takes on classic pretzel depth after a brief baking-soda bath, making each bite richly flavored without being heavy. Serve warm for game day snacks, party platters, or an easy weeknight treat.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Pretzel Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Mix self-rising flour and Greek yogurt in a bowl until well combined. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until the dough comes together.
- 3
Roll the dough into 3/4-inch-thick ropes. Cut each rope into three 5-inch pieces and roll each piece into a small ball.
- 4
Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, bring water in a large pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Add baking soda to the boiling water. Carefully drop the dough balls into the water and cook until they float to the top.
- 6
Using a slotted spoon, remove the dough balls once they float to the top and transfer them to the air fryer basket in a single line. You might need to cook them in batches.
- 7
Cook until the pretzel bites are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 8
Spray the pretzel bites with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle kosher salt on top. Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 288.28 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 8.82 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 52.3 g 19%
- Total Fat 3.54 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.75 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.18 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 642.51 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 6.43 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 13.0 g --
- Added Sugars 9.93 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 230.23 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 1.75 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 95.17 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 4.18 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.46 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Pretzel Bites is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Coarse Salt, Cooking Spray, and Plain Greek Yogurt. Each serving provides about 288.28 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Pretzel Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Coarse Salt, Cooking Spray, Plain Greek Yogurt, Self-Rising Flour. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Pretzel Bites?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 288.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Pretzel Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Pretzel Bites healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Pretzel Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 288.28 calories and 8.82 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 642.51 mg (28% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.75 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.93 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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