CopyCat Red Robin Air Fryer Pretzel Bites

Ingredients

Dough:
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
1 ¼ cups warm water
1 tbsp sugar
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt

Baking Soda Bath:
3 cups warm water
3 tbsp baking soda

Topping:
3 tbsp melted butter
Coarse salt, for sprinkling

Optional Dips:
Warm cheese sauce
Honey mustard
Ranch dressing

Directions

Mix 1 ¼ cups warm water, 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast in a bowl. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Add 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt. Mix and knead until smooth and elastic.

Cover and let dough rise 60 minutes until doubled in size.

Punch down dough and cut into small bite-sized pieces.

Mix 3 tbsp baking soda and 3 cups warm water. Dip each dough piece briefly.

Preheat air fryer to 325–350°F. Cook pretzel bites for 6–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.

Brush with 3 tbsp melted butter and sprinkle with Coarse salt. Serve warm.

Serve with Warm cheese sauce, Honey mustard, or Ranch dressing.