These air fryer cinnamon pretzels are the sweet, bite-sized treat you didn’t know you needed.
Coated in buttery cinnamon sugar and ready in minutes, they’re perfect for after-school snacks, game nights, or just a quick craving. The best part? You don’t have to make dough from scratch—this recipe uses soft pretzel sticks and takes less time than traditional baking.
We are sharing tips to help you get the best results when making this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and printable recipe card.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe ⭐
✅ Uses simple ingredients and no rising time
✅ Ready in under 10 minutes
✅ Perfect for movie nights, parties, or a cozy treat
✅ No need for a baking soda bath or rolling dough
✅ Tastes just like Auntie Anne’s pretzels at home!
🧾 Ingredients
📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!
- Pretzel sticks (store-bought or frozen, thawed)
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Sugar
- Ground cinnamon
Tip: You can also use coconut oil in place of butter for a dairy-free option.
🔪 How to Make Air Fryer Cinnamon Pretzels
Step 1: Air Fry the Pretzels
Place the pretzel sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 320°F for 2 minutes to warm and soften them.
Step 2: Slice & Butter
Remove the pretzels and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Melt the butter and use a pasty brush to coat each piece. Return to the air fryer and cook for another 1 minute until golden brown.
Step 3: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
While they’re cooking, mix the brown sugar, sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. As soon as the pretzel bites come out of the air fryer, roll or toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
Serve warm with chocolate sauce, cheese sauce, or your favorite dipping sauces. These make a great appetizer, sweet treat, or easy snack.
⭐ Tips & Tricks ⭐
- Use different brands of frozen or fresh pretzels to find your favorite.
- Want even more sweetness? Drizzle with icing or dip in melted butter and coat again.
- Always cook in a single layer to ensure even crispiness.
- No mess? Yep! This recipe makes for easy cleanup.
Storage Tips
Store any leftover air fryer soft pretzel bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, pop them back into the air fryer for a minute or two to refresh that classic pretzel flavor.
📖 Variations
🍫 Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels with Chocolate Drizzle – Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the top.
🧀 Savory Twist – Skip the cinnamon sugar and coat with pretzel salt and olive oil instead.
🍞 Use Premade Pizza Dough – Roll small balls of dough, then follow the same steps for a DIY twist on homemade pretzel bites.
FAQs
Can I make this with homemade dough?
Yes! You can use active dry yeast, purpose flour, warm water, and a baking soda bath if you prefer traditional pretzel methods.
Do I need an egg wash?
Nope. Since we’re not baking or browning, melted butter does the trick for sticking the cinnamon sugar.
How many can I fit in the air fryer?
It depends on the size of your air fryer. Work in batches if needed, keeping everything in a single layer.
Try More Sweet Treats
🍩 Cinnamon Rolls
🍬 Lavender Ice Cream Bars
🥨 Homemade Chocolate Covered Pretzels
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Pretzels That Taste Just Like the Mall (But Way Easier!)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Soft Pretzel Sticks
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 2 tbsp Cinnamon
Directions
- Place the pretzel sticks in the air fryer basket. Air fry 320° for 2 minutes.
- Remove and cut the pretzel bites. With a pasty brush, brush on the melted butter and air fry again for 1 minute.
- While the pretzels are in the air fryer mix together the brown sugar, sugar and cinnamon. Dust each pretzel bite with cinnamon mixture as soon as they come out from the air fryer.
- Enjoy with chocolate sauce!
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