Air Fryer Christmas Pretzel Bites (Printable)

Festive pretzel bites with chocolate and sprinkles, cooked quickly in an air fryer for a delightful holiday snack.

# What You Need:

→ 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 320°F and allow it to warm for 3 minutes.
02 - Place pretzels in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap.
03 - Set one chocolate wafer or Hershey's Kiss atop each pretzel piece.
04 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the chocolate looks glossy and soft but not fully melted.
05 - Immediately remove the basket and while the chocolate is warm, gently press one M&M or a pinch of sprinkles onto each pretzel bite.
06 - Transfer to a parchment-lined tray to cool completely 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy holiday treat
  • Perfect bite-sized festive snacks
02 -
  • Use white chocolate or caramel-filled chocolates for variation
  • Pairs well with hot cocoa or coffee
03 -
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking
  • Press toppings gently to avoid melting the chocolate completely
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