Air Fryer Pretzel Bites + Herb Cheese Sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Start by combining the water and yeast in a small bowl, allowing the yeast to dissolve. Add brown sugar and salt, whisk until well combined.

2. 2

   In a bowl slowly add flour to yeast mixture 1 cup at a time. Use a stand mixer preferably with a dough hook for this. Add more flour, 1/4 c at a time until dough is no longer sticky.

3. 3

   Once this is achieved allow dough to sit in the bowl for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Lightly flour a cutting board and cut dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into "snakes" and slice each one into "bites". Make sure all pieces are the same size.

5. 5

   In a pot bring your 4 c water and baking soda to a boil. Then put 10 pieces at a time into the water and remove after 20 seconds with a slotted spoon.

6. 6

   Put these pieces on a lined baking sheet with parchment paper on top. Once they're all done put in bowl with melted butter and coarse sea salt.

7. 7

   Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Spray air fryer basket with non stick cooking spray and place some in with space in between so they can rise.

9. 9

   Cook for 5 minutes or until they're as brown as you'd like. Take out and brush melted butter on the top before serving.

10. 10

    Melt cheese with butter while whisking. Then put the cheese mixture into a pan with all other ingredients. Heat and stir until all mixed together.