Frozen Soft Pretzels in Air Fryer

Name: Frozen Pretzels in Air Fryer
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 6 min
Ingredients: 1-4 Pretzels (Frozen); 3 tablespoons Water; Salt (Coarse); Mustard; Cheese Sauce

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I’ve tested every way to make frozen pretzels, and nothing beats the golden, chewy perfection you get straight from the air fryer. With just minutes to prep, these soft pretzels turn out warm, buttery, and bakery-fresh—ideal for after-school snacks, movie nights, or dipping into your favorite cheese sauce. Easy, reliable, and ready when that salty craving hits!

Air-fried pretzels on a serving board with a ramekin of sauce in the background.

Gone are the days of waiting endlessly for the traditional oven to preheat, or wrestling with tricky pretzel dough.

With the air fryer, frozen soft pretzels come to life within minutes!

Whether you're hankering for a quick snack after work or school, or need a last-minute appetizer for unexpected guests, this method has got you covered.

If you're craving a warm soft pretzel, reminiscent of those Auntie Anne delights from the mall, then this recipe will become your new best friend.

Thanks to the magic of air fryers, you can now whip up delicious frozen pretzels in minutes.

For more delicious Pretzel treats, check out my Peanut Butter Buckeye Recipe with Pretzels, Peppermint Pretzel Crisps, Rolo Pretzels, Halloween Pretzel Spider's Web, and these Rolo Pretzel Turtles!

A hand holding an air-fried pretzel which has been dipped in sauce, with ramekins of sauce in the background.

Ingredient Roll Call for Air Fryer Soft Pretzels

Pretzels. We love the Super Pretzel Fully Baked Soft Pretzels, you should be able to find at most grocery stores.
Water. To moisten the pretzel as it cooks, and also helps the salt to stick.
Coarse Salt. A little bit of coarse salt will add a delicious crunch and
Sauce. Use your favorite dipping sauces for these pretzels to make the perfect snack for your occasion. I've used mustard and cheese sauce for a savory snack here!

Let's Make it! Air Fryer Frozen Soft Pretzels

Preheat the air fryer to 330 degrees F for up to 5 minutes.
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray.
Place 1 to 4 frozen pretzels in the air fryer in a single layer, with some space in between each one. It's important not to stack them on top of each other; otherwise, they will stick together.
Using a pastry brush, brush water on the frozen pretzels, and sprinkle the tops of the pretzels with coarse salt on the moistened edges of the pretzel. The water will help the salt stick to the pretzels.
Air Fry at 330 Degrees F for 3–4 minutes, until golden brown.
Remove the hot pretzels with silicone tip tongs.
Serve hot with cheese sauce, mustard, or ranch as desired!

Pretzels in the air fryer being brushed with oil before frying.

Air-fried pretzels ready to be removed from the air fryer.

Kitchen Q&A's for Frozen Soft Prezel

Why is my pretzel not crispy enough?

The best way to ensure you get crispy pretzels, preheat your Air Fryer properly and avoid overlapping pretzels in the basket. If they're still not crispy, you can increase the cooking time by 1-2 minutes.

How many pretzels can I cook at once in the air fryer?

It depends on the size of your air fryer basket. However, for best results, ensure pretzels are in a single layer and not stacked on top of each other.

A hand holding an air-fried pretzel, dipping it in sauce, with an air fryer in the background.

Fridge & Freezer Magic

Storage: If you find yourself with leftover air fryer pretzels (though, let's be real, they're so delicious they probablt won't last long!), store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. When you're ready to enjoy them again, simply warm them in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes to revive that crispy exterior and warm interior!

Freezing: As we're using frozen pretzels, try and heat up the amount of pretzels you need for your snack or occasion. They shouldn't be refrozen once heated up.

Try This Instead

Pretzel bites. Try chopping your frozen pretzels into small, bite-sized pieces and reducing the cook time to 1-2 minutes to enjoy air fryer pretzel bites!
Egg wash or butter. You could try using an eggwash or melted butter instead of plain water to moisten the pretzels before air frying them for a richer flavor.
Add more flavor. Sprinkle your pretzels with cinnamon sugar for a sweet treat, or top with garlic powder, shredded cheese, or cheese sauce for a more savory option. Try your favorite sweet and savory dips for all kinds of occasions!
Try other sauces. Enjoy your pretzels with your favorite dipping sauce. Try Ranch Dip, Cowboy Dipping Sauce, Pumpkin Fluff Dip, or this Chocolate S'mores Dip!

Kitchen Tips

Using homemade pretzels If you're using homemade soft pretzels, make sure they are frozen before following this method of cooking. The cooking time will be less if they are not frozen.
Serveing pretzels. Pretzels are a great snack but they work well on a charcuterie board too, for a great sharing snack or dessert! Try my Halloween Charcuterie Board, Fruit Charcuterie Board, Trader Joe's Charcuterie Board, Easter Charcuterie Board, or my Dessert Charcuterie Board!

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Frozen Pretzels in Air Fryer

This Easy Frozen Pretzel in Air Fryer recipe is perfect for after-school snacks, game nights, or even as an enticing appetizer with your favorite dip! This air fryer recipe is the quickest and easiest way to get the perfect pretzel experience!

Prep Time3

Cook Time3

Total Time6

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Ingredients

1-4 Pretzels - Frozen
3 tablespoons Water
Salt - Coarse

Dipping

Mustard
Cheese Sauce

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 330 degrees F for up to 5 minutes.
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray.
Place 1 to 4 frozen pretzels in the air fryer in a single layer, with some space in between each one. It's important not to stack them on top of each other; otherwise, they will stick together. 1-4 Pretzels
Using a pastry brush, brush water on the frozen pretzels, and sprinkle the top of the pretzels with coarse salt on the moistened edges of the pretzel. The water will help the salt stick to the pretzels. 3 tablespoons Water, Salt
Air Fry at 330 Degrees F for 3–4 minutes, until golden brown.
Remove the hot pretzels with silicone tip tongs.
Serve hot with cheese sauce, mustard, or ranch as desired! Mustard, Cheese Sauce

Notes

TIP: When brushing water on frozen pretzels, I find the water almost freezes to the pretzel. Brush water in small portions and sprinkle salt immediately over portion brushed. Then brush the next area and repeat.

Storage

Storage: If you find yourself with leftover air fryer pretzels (though, let's be real, they're so delicious they probablt won't last long!), store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. When you're ready to enjoy them again, simply warm them in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes to revive that crispy exterior and warm interior!
Freezing: As we're using frozen pretzels, try and heat up the amount of pretzels you need for your snack or occasion. They shouldn't be refrozen once heated up.

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