Suitable for vegetarian diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. It’s a great idea to keep a box of frozen pretzels stashed in the freezer. They’re a great appetizer, after-school snack, game day nosh, or side dish. And while cooking them in the oven works, it takes way tooooo long! And attempting to use the microwave is risky; they end up too chewy or harden up if cooked too long.
Easy Air Fryer Frozen Pretzels
Fortunately, cooking frozen soft pretzels in air fryer means they turn out soft on the inside with the perfect salty crunch on the outside. And like these Air Fryer Frozen Taquitos and delicious Air Fryer Frozen Pierogies, cooking frozen pretzels in an air fryer is simple to do and takes almost no time at all. The pretzels turn out just like the ones my kids love to get at the mall. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and everyone will be begging for more!
Why Make This Recipe
Fast – Frozen soft pretzels in air fryer will be done before you can even preheat the oven. Perfect Texture – Soft on the inside and crispy and salty on the outside. Great Snack – The perfect snack for kids and adults alike. Easy – Cook from frozen with no thawing needed.
Ingredient Notes
Frozen Pretzels – This method is for using frozen soft pretzels. You can find them in the frozen snacks section of the grocery store.
Ready to make frozen soft pretzels in air fryer? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Make Frozen Pretzels In Air Fryer
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Preheat your air fryer to 350F / 180C.Season the pretzels if desired. Brush with water and sprinkle on some coarse salt or your favorite seasoning. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure there is space between them.Air fry for 3-5 minutes until they are golden and heated through.
Expert Tips
No need to thaw frozen pretzels in advance. Go straight from freezer to air fryer.To season frozen soft pretzels, simply brush the surface with some water and sprinkle on the seasoning before adding to the air fryer. When you cook frozen pretzels in air fryer, it’s important to leave plenty of room between the pretzels so they cook evenly. Since air fryer temperatures vary depending on the make and model, it’s important to check for doneness and adjust the total cook time accordingly. Cook in batches if needed.
Delicious Variations
Smoky Pretzels – Sprinkle with smoked salt for a twist on the traditional flavor.Everything Pretzels – Sprinkle frozen pretzel with Everything Bagel seasoning.Sweet Pretzels – After cooking, brush with melted butter and sprinkle on a generous helping of cinnamon sugar. Dip Them – Pretzels are perfect for dipping. Try one of these:Honey Mustard Sauce.Nacho CheeseBeer CheeseMarinara SauceRanch DressingSpicy Brown MustardMake Them Spicy – Sprinkle with a bit of cayenne and dunk them in buffalo hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Prep And Storage
Prep Ahead – Go straight from the freezer to the air fryer. No thawing is necessary. Store – Leftover pretzels can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
FAQs
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Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Hot Dogs.Instant Pot Chicken Tenders.5 Minute Yum Yum Sauce.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this. Thank you for reading my cooking frozen pretzels in an air fryer post. And please come visit again as I continue to slice, dice, and dream up affordable Air Fryer recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Southern Recipes, and more. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, food blog.
