Air Fryer Christmas Pretzel Bites (Printable version)

Bite-sized pretzels topped with chocolate and festive sprinkles, made quickly using an air fryer.

# What you need:

→ Pretzels

01 - 24 mini pretzel twists or squares

→ Chocolate

02 - 24 milk or dark chocolate melting wafers (or unwrapped Hershey’s Kisses)

→ Toppings

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 320°F 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 on each pretzel.
04 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until chocolate is glossy and softened but not fully melted.
05 - Immediately press one M&M or a generous pinch of sprinkles onto each warm chocolate-topped pretzel.
06 - Allow bites to cool on parchment paper for 10 minutes or refrigerate briefly to firm 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 for festive gatherings
02 -
  • Use white chocolate or caramel-filled chocolates for variation
  • Try crushed candy canes or mini marshmallows as festive toppings
03 -
  • Do not overlap pretzels in the air fryer basket for even cooking
  • Remove bites promptly to avoid melting chocolate too much
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