How to Cook Frozen Soft Pretzels in the Air Fryer

Pre-made Frozen Soft Pretzels in the air fryer are perfectly browned on the outside and soft on the inside. No more chewy, gummy pretzels!

Whether you like your pretzels with the classic coarse salt or you want to get a little creative and add some cinnamon sugar, making pre-made frozen pretzels in the air fryer is a great way to start.

I use my Ninja Foodi Grill that can also be used as an air fryer to cook the soft pretzels. It only took 4 minutes and they were nice and toasty warm!

If you are looking for another easy air fryer recipe you should try Easy Air Fryer Crab Rangoon.

We also love these Air Fryer Garlic Croutons! They are crunchy, but they aren't as hard as rocks like the store bought ones!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• The texture of the outer crust and the soft inside is so much better than when it is made in the microwave. No more gummy pretzels!
• Pre-made Frozen Soft Pretzels are done in just 3-5 minutes in the air fryer. It is such a quick and easy snack! It is perfect for a game day appetizer too!
• You can also use the air fryer to make pretzel bites!

Recipe Ingredients

You'll need the following ingredients to make air fryer frozen pretzels.

Frozen Soft Pretzels: SuperPretzel, SuperPretzel Bites, Auntie Anne’s and Trader Joe’s Soft Pretzels are some of the brands that can be cooked in your air fryer.

Salt: Most soft pretzels come with a small packet of coarse salt that can be used on the pretzels.

Water: You will need just a little water to help the salt stick to the pretzels before cooking.

How to Make Frozen Soft Pretzels in an Air Fryer

This is more of a “how to” than a recipe because the soft pretzels are already pre-made.

Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 325 degrees.

Step 2: Using a brush or your finger add a little water to the tops of the pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt.

Step 3: Cook for 3-5 minutes. The tIme will vary based on your air fryer.

Step 4: Carefully remove the pretzels and serve with your favorite dip or sauce!

Recipe Tips & Tricks

• Before cooking the pretzels, you can use a silicone brush, a food safe spray bottle or even your damp finger to slightly wet the top of the pretzels so the salt sticks to the pretzel.
• Don’t overlap the pretzels in the air fryer. This may cause the pretzels to stick together.
• You do not need any oil on the pretzels or in the basket of the air fryer.
• Preheat the air fryer before adding the pretzels because they will only be in for a few minutes.

Storage and Reheating

Storage: After cooking the pretzels you can store them in the fridge for 2-3 days in an air tight container.
Reheating: Pretzels can be reheated in the air fryer at 300 degrees for 2 minutes.

Sauces and Dips

Nacho Cheese 
Honey Mustard
Cold Spinach Dip from Aleka’s Get Together
Swiss and Bacon Dip from Get On My Plate
Brush with Butter and dust with Cinnamon Sugar

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