Breastfeeding Friendly Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
Soft, chewy, and golden brown with a satisfying salty crust, these little bites hit every snack craving without requiring a trip to the mall food court. The dough comes together with simple pantry staples — flour, butter, yeast, and salt — so you know exactly what's going into every bite, which matters a lot when you're eating for two. The classic baking soda bath is what gives each piece that signature pretzel chew and deep color before it ever hits the air fryer. Nursing can leave you genuinely ravenous between meals, and having a warm, homemade snack ready in batches means you're not reaching for something processed out of desperation. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, turning out that gorgeous mahogany crust without a deep fryer or a long oven wait. Dip them in yellow mustard and you've got a snack that feels indulgent but is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients you can feel good about.
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6 servings
For the dough
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°f / 43°c)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the baking soda bath
- 6 cups water
- ⅓ cup baking soda
For finishing
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1–2 tbsp coarse pretzel salt or flaky sea salt
For serving
- ½ cup yellow mustard (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl and let stand for 5–7 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty.
- 2
Add the flour, fine salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 4–5 minutes, until the dough is smooth, slightly tacky, and springs back when poked. Return to the bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and rest for 10 minutes.
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