Frozen Soft Pretzels In The Air Fryer

You will love how easy it is to make these frozen pretzels in your air fryer! Just put frozen soft pretzels in the air fryer and it will cook them perfectly.

Frozen Soft Pretzels In The Air Fryer

Imagine biting into these mouthwatering soft pretzels – so delicious!

They are so soft and flavorful, your whole house will smell amazing! The air fryer is a great way to cook frozen soft pretzels in no time at home.

You can use any brand you find in your store. For this recipe I used the Trader Joes brand of soft, large pretzel.

You can cook as many as fit in your air fryer in a single layer for best results. I cooked 1 at a time because that is how many fit comfortably in my air fryer. I would recommend doing batches if you want more.

History of the Pretzel

A pretzel is a type of baked dough that is traditionally shaped into a knot. There are a variety of stories as to the origin of pretzels, which haven’t been confirmed or denied. One story is that Italian monks in the 600s may have introduced them to children as a reward for learning their prayers, as the shape resembles a child crossing their arms in prayer.

However, we do know that pretzels popularly became the symbol of German bakeries in the early 1100s and by the 1400s were considered a sign of good luck. The pretzel plays a special role on holidays in Germany, including New Year’s Day, Christmas, and Easter. In Switzerland, the pretzel shape was even traditionally used during weddings as a knot and couples pulled apart the pretzel as they were married for prosperity.

Immigrants from southern Germany brought the pretzel with them to North America and the baked good quickly became popular among bakeries in Dutch Pennsylvania and beyond. By the 20th century, big cities such as Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York became famous for their large, soft pretzels that were sold first by street vendors and eventually at convenience stores and large events.

How to Prepare Frozen Soft Pretzels In The Air Fryer

This is quite easy to make – all you need is a frozen soft pretzel! I like to keep these in my freezer and just pull it out when I need a snack or my kids are hungry!

Remove the pretzel from the packaging and place in the air fryer basket.

Close the air fryer and set the temperature to 360F for 4 minutes. That’s it!

When done, remove and serve right away. Don’t forget the mustard or other condiment!

What to Serve with Air Fried Soft Pretzel

Since pretzels are a traditional German food, why not serve your soft air fried pretzel with some sausages and sauerkraut or pickles to make it a full meal? I would also recommend serving the pretzel with some mustard or cheese dip for more flavor.

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More Air Fryer Recipes

I hope you enjoyed this recipe for soft pretzels in the air fryer! If you are like me and love using your air fryer to bake or cook, check out some of my other favorite recipes. These recipes are great for after-school snacks or party appetizers! Here are some to whet your appetite:

• Air Fryer Frozen Naan Bread
• Air Fryer Frozen Breadsticks
• Air Fryer Frozen Pizza Rolls
• Frozen Samosas In The Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Hot Pockets

See also:

• Cooking Eggs In Air Fryer
• Cooking Bacon In Air Fryer
• Baking Brownies In Air Fryer
• Baking Muffins In Air Fryer
• Reheating Frozen Pancakes In Air Fryer
• Reheating Frozen Waffles In Air Fryer