These irresistible pretzel bites with pizza dough are golden, bite-sized gems that deliver a delicious blend of chewy and crispy textures, and a hint of saltiness. An easy-to-make snack that can be in your mouth in less than 20 minutes. Dip them in cheese dip for the ultimate snacking experience.
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Tasty Appetizers and Snacks
These pretzel bites bring me back to my trips to the ballpark and those huge soft pretzels they were always hawking. But making them into a small bite-sized nibble was just brilliant!
No one can beat serving tasty appetizers, like these soft pretzel bites, when hosting a party, rooting on your favorite team, or just chillin'. They're fun, delicious, easy to make, can be prepped ahead, and are extremely versatile.
From rich dips like Spinach Dip, to bite-sized finger foods like Air Fryer Pizza Bites and Mac and Cheese Balls, to delicious baked treats like Puff Pastry Pizza Twists or Pigs in a Blanket they're all irresistible!
Why You'll Love Pizza Dough Pretzel Bites
A warm, tasty appetizer in just 20 minutes!
If you love those big soft pretzels you'll love these even more!
Quick and easy to make.
Chewy, soft, and salty - the perfect combination!
Popular with kids and adults.
They make a great dipper to serve with your favorite dips.
Pretzel Bites Ingredients
You only need 5 simple ingredients and some water to make these soft pretzel bites. The exact measurements are in the printable recipe card below.
- Pizza dough - homemade or store-bought. Pillsbury pizza dough works great.
- Baking soda
- Egg
- Butter
- Coarse sea salt
- Water
Use gluten-free pizza dough if you want to make gluten-free pretzel bites.
How to Make Pretzel Bites with Pizza Dough
Here are the simple steps for making pretzel bites out of pizza dough. To begin, preheat the oven to 500°F while preparing the pretzel bites as shown below.
- Roll out your store-bought pizza dough into a 12" x 8" rectangle. Cut into 4 2" wide strips.
- Roll them into a long rope-like log and cut each strip into 12 1" pieces.
- Boil water in a large saucepan, making sure there is at least 4" of space from the water line to the lip of the pan. Once boiling, add the baking soda. It will foam up considerably. Drop half of the pretzel bites into the water and cook for about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon to a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Repeat with the other half of the bites.
- Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake them for 7-8 minutes or until they are a rich golden brown.
- Remove them from the oven and immediately brush them with melted butter.
Best when devoured hot right out of the oven. Dig in, dip it, and find out how addictive these soft pretzel bites can be.
Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
How to cook pretzel bites in the air fryer:
- Prepare the dough as directed.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place dough pieces in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry them for 6 to 7 minutes or until done.
- Remove them from the air fryer, brush them with melted butter, and sprinkle them with coarse salt.
Recipe Tips
Don't fill the pot to the top with water. Be sure to use a large enough pot so the water is at least 4 inches below the rim. When you add the baking soda it will bubble up and overflow if it's too full.
Because ovens can vary in temperature, check the pretzel bites after 7 minutes of baking. You want them to be golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside. If you prefer them to be darker brown and crunchier outside, leave them in the oven for 1 or 2 minutes longer.
Recipe Variations
Do you enjoy flavored pretzels? Want something other than ordinary salted pretzel bites? Here are some flavor ideas and what you can sprinkle on the pretzels:
- Cheese Pretzel Bites with grated parmesan or romano cheese.
- Cinnamon Pretzel Bites with cinnamon sugar.
- Garlic Pretzel Bites with garlic salt.
- Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites with peanut butter powder.
- Ranch Pretzel Bites with ranch seasoning.
- Spicy Pretzel Bites with a spicy seasoning blend.
What to Dip Pretzel Bites In
Are you wondering what would be a good pretzel bites dipping sauce? Try these pairings:
- Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip
- Pretzel Bites with Cheddar Cheese Fondue
- Pretzel Bites with Cheese Dip - American, Cheddar, Velveeta, or Jalapeno Queso
- Pretzel Bites with Chocolate Fondue or Frosting
- Pretzel Bites with Honey Mustard Sauce
- Pretzel Bites with Mustard Cheese Sauce
- Pretzel Bites with Peanut Butter Frosting
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Pretzel Bites with Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 4-6 cups water
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 3-4 Tablespoons butter melted
- Garnish: coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F. Line one baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the pizza dough out into a rectangle that is 12" long and about 8" wide.
- Using a pizza cutter, cut lengthwise into 4 strips. Roll the strips into a rope then cut into 1" pieces. You should have 32 pieces.
- Bring a large stockpot on water to a boil. Make sure you have at least 4" free at the top for the effect of adding baking soda to the water.
- Slowly add in the baking soda.
- Add half the pizza bites to the boiling water and cook for 45-60 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Repeat with remaining pizza bites.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown.
- When they are done and still warm, brush them with melted butter.
Notes
- Grated parmesan or romano cheese
- Cinnamon Sugar
- Garlic Salt
- Peanut Butter Powder
- Ranch Seasoning
- Cajun Seasoning
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