Air Fryer Christmas Pretzel Bites (Printer-friendly)

Festive pretzel bites topped with chocolate and colorful sprinkles, prepared quickly in an air fryer.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Pretzels

01 - 24 mini pretzel twists or squares

→ Chocolate

02 - 24 milk or dark chocolate melting wafers or Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped

→ Toppings

03 - 2 tablespoons red, green, and white holiday sprinkles
04 - 24 red or green M&Ms, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 320°F and let it run for 3 minutes.
02 - Place pretzels in a single layer within the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
03 - Place one chocolate wafer or Hershey's Kiss on each pretzel.
04 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the chocolate becomes glossy and soft but does not fully melt through.
05 - Immediately remove pretzels and, while chocolate is warm, gently press one M&M or sprinkle a generous pinch of holiday sprinkles onto each bite.
06 - Allow pretzels to cool completely on a parchment-lined tray for 10 minutes or refrigerate briefly to set the chocolate.
07 - Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in the air fryer
  • Perfect festive treat for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Use white chocolate or caramel-filled chocolates for variation
  • Try crushed candy canes or mini marshmallows as festive toppings
03 -
  • Don&t overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking
  • Work quickly when pressing toppings onto warm chocolate for best adhesion
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