Frozen Pretzel In Air Fryer
Experience the quick delight of a frozen pretzel in the air fryer, ready in under 5 minutes. It’s the best choice for game day, after-school snacks, or Oktoberfest—discover the effortless way to enjoy crispy air fryer snacks.
Suitable for vegetarian diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Pretzels are a super popular snack, and when you learn how easy it is to whip up a batch of frozen pretzels in the air fryer, you’ll be making them every chance you get.
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.
Fortunately, when you cook frozen soft pretzels in the air fryer 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 is simple to do and takes almost no time at all.
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With this super simple method for cooking frozen pretzels in the air fryer, all you need is your favorite brand of frozen pretzels, a little water, and some salt or other seasoning. These 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!
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Why Make Air Fryer Frozen Pretzels
- Fast To Cook – Cooking frozen pretzel in air fryer only takes a few minutes.
- Perfect Texture – Tender on the inside, with a crisp, salty exterior – not to mention perfectly browned.
- Great Simple Snack – The perfect snack for kids and adults alike. In fact, they’re great for the whole family. Especially if you have a busy family like ours.
- Easy – Make them from frozen with no thawing needed.
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Soft Pretzels Ingredient Notes
- Frozen Pretzels – This method uses soft pretzels straight from the freezer. You can find them in the frozen snacks section of the grocery store.
Ready to learn how to make air-fried soft pretzels? Then gather up your frozen pretzels, and I will show you…
How To Cook The Best Frozen Pretzel
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Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Season the tops of the pretzels, if desired. Lightly brush with water and add some salt or your favorite seasoning.
- Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring space between them.
- Air fry for 3-5 minutes until golden and heated through. Carefully remove the pretzels and serve hot.
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Recipe Tips For Air Fryer Frozen Pretzels
- Preheat your air fryer to ensure even cooking and help to achieve that crispy exterior. The bonus is this recipe has no prep time.
- There is no need to thaw frozen pretzels in advance for this recipe. Go straight from the freezer to the air fryer.
- To season soft pretzels, brush the surface with water, then top with seasoning, like coarse salt, before adding to the air fryer. You can apply a light layer of melted coconut oil if you like. Omit the salt if you are on a low-sodium diet.
- Leave plenty of room between them in the air fryer basket to ensure they cook evenly.
- Because air fryer temperatures vary depending on the make and model, it’s important to check for doneness and then adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Make the air-fried soft pretzels in batches if your air fryer basket is smaller.
- Grab our Air Fryer Cooking Times Cheat Sheet for more information.
Delicious Variations Of Soft Pretzels
- Smoky Pretzels – Sprinkle with smoked salt for a twist on the traditional flavor.
- Everything Pretzels – Sprinkle frozen pretzels with Everything Bagel seasoning.
- Sweet Pretzels – After cooking, brush with melted butter and sprinkle on a generous helping of cinnamon sugar. Serve warm.
- Dip Them – Pretzels are perfect for dipping. Try one of these:
- Honey Mustard Sauce
- Nacho cheese sauce
- Beer Cheese
- Marinara Sauce
- Ranch Dressing
- Spicy Brown Mustard
- Make Them Spicy – Sprinkle with a bit of cayenne and dunk them in buffalo hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Prep And Storage Of Soft Pretzels In The Air Fryer
- Prep Ahead – Remove pretzels from the freezer and place them straight in the air fryer. No thawing is necessary. The only prep ahead required is if you are making honey mustard and other sauces from scratch.
- Store – Leftover pretzels can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days. To reheat pretzels, place pretzels in the air fryer basket and cook them at 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C for about 3-5 minutes. Check they’re heated through and regain their desired texture.
- Freeze – Freezing this recipe is not recommended.
FAQs for Pretzels In The Air Fryer
You can heat frozen pretzels in the air fryer in less than 5 minutes. Since each air fryer is different, you may need to adjust the time accordingly.
Serve soft pretzels whole or chop them into pieces and thread them onto toothpicks for an easy bite-sized appetizer to feed a crowd. Pretzels are perfect for dipping and make the perfect appetizer or party snack.
Reheat soft pretzels for 2-3 minutes in an air fryer that’s been preheated to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C. This is for pretzels that have already been cooked.
To cook frozen pretzels in the oven, preheat it to the temperature on the package (usually around 400 degrees F / 220 degrees C). Place the pretzels on a baking sheet, bake for 12-15 minutes (flipping halfway if needed), until golden brown and cooked through, then enjoy with butter!
The best frozen soft pretzel brands are Super Pretzel, Auntie Anne’s frozen pretzels, Sam’s Club pretzels, Kim & Scott’s Gourmet Pretzels, Elliott’s Pretzels, State Street Snacks, and Costco soft pretzel.
When looking for the best pretzel brand, consider factors like flavor variety, ingredient quality, ease of baking, and personal taste preferences. Try out the frozen pretzel bites, too.
Cooking Auntie Anne’s frozen pretzel dogs in an air fryer typically takes about 12 to 15 minutes.
Preheat the fryer to around 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C, then place the frozen pretzel dogs in the basket in a single layer. Cook for the recommended time, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
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Serve Pretzels In The Air Fryer With:
- Honey Mustard Sauce that can be whipped up in just 5 minutes. It is sweet and tangy and goes perfectly with a pretzel.
- Air Fryer Mexican Cheese Dip is a gooey cheese dip perfect for dipping your pretzel.
- The Creamiest Instant Pot Hummus is made effortlessly using the Instant Pot.
- Air Fryer Hot Dogs are transformed from classic hot dogs into crispy delights.
- Instant Pot Chicken Tenders makes a quick and delicious meal combination option.
- Crave-worthy Yum Yum Sauce adds a burst of flavor to your pretzel.
Recommended Tools
- An Air Fryer – There are different makes and models. Choose the right size for your family.
- Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the tops with water.
- These tongs will help you safely remove hot pretzels from the air fryer.
- For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Air Fryer Tools on Amazon.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Air Fryer Frozen Pretzels
Ingredients
- 4 large frozen pretzels
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C
- Season the pretzels if desired by brushing the tops with water and sprinkling on coarse salt or your favorite seasoning.
- Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure there is space between each one.
- Air fry for 3-5 minutes until they are golden and heated through.
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Notes
- There is no need to thaw frozen pretzels in advance for this recipe. Go straight from the freezer to the air fryer.
- To season frozen pretzels, brush the surface with water and add on the seasoning like coarse salt before adding to the air fryer. You can apply a light layer of melted coconut oil if you like.
- Leave plenty of room between them in the air fryer basket 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 cooking time accordingly.
- Make the air-fried soft pretzels in batches if your air fryer basket is smaller.
- There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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