Mediterranean Diet Friendly Air Fryer Pretzel Bites

Total time48 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time18 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Air Fryer Pretzel Bites

These golden, chewy bites start with a simple yeasted dough that gets its signature pretzel flavor from a quick baking soda bath before crisping up in the air fryer. Rolled, boiled, and finished with a sprinkle of coarse salt, each piece turns a deep mahogany brown with a satisfying snap on the outside and a soft, pillowy center. Whole pantry staples like flour, yeast, and a touch of sugar do the heavy lifting, keeping the ingredient list refreshingly straightforward. A quick dunk in tangy yellow mustard rounds things out for a snack that feels indulgent without straying from wholesome, simple cooking. It's an easy make-at-home swap for the mall-food-court version, and it fits right in with a Mediterranean-style way of eating that favors real ingredients over packaged snacks. Serve them warm, right out of the air fryer, for the best pull-apart texture.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the dough

1 cup warm water (about 110°f / 43°c)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
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1 tsp granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same amount and stir until it dissolves. Honey tastes a touch sweeter, so you can also use slightly less.
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tsp fine salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.

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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