Air Fryer Pretzel Bites

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough
   In a medium mixing bowl combine the water and yeast. Stir.
   1 1/2 cups water,2 1/4 tsp quick rise yeast
2. Add the flour, sugar, and sea salt and stir until it is mostly combined.
   4 cups all-purpose flour,1 tbsp sugar,1 tsp sea salt
3. Lightly flour your hands and knead the dough by hand for 1 minute, bringing it into a ball. Divide the dough into eighths.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into ropes.
5. With a floured knife, slice the dough into 1-inch pieces. (see notes below for optional egg wash or baking soda bath prior to cooking)
6. Lightly brush the basket of the air fryer with olive oil. Place pretzel bites into the basket, giving them enough room to expand.
7. Cook for 6 minutes at 390 degrees F, or until lightly browned on top. If using the butter method, brush melted butter on top of hot pretzel bites and sprinkle with pretzel salt.
   3 tbsp butter, pretzel salt

NOTES

• We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.