Red Robin’s Copycat Pretzel Bites Recipe
Description
Soft and buttery Red Robin Copycat Pretzel Bites made at home, golden brown and sprinkled with salt. Perfect for dipping, snacking, and party appetizers.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
Baking Soda Bath
- 3 cups warm water
- 3 tbsp baking soda
Topping
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- Coarse salt, for sprinkling
Optional Dips
- Warm cheese sauce
- Honey mustard
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Mix 1 ¼ cups warm water, 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast in a bowl. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt. Mix and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let dough rise 60 minutes until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and cut into small bite-sized pieces.
- Mix 3 tbsp baking soda and 3 cups warm water. Dip each dough piece briefly.
- Preheat air fryer to 325–350°F. Cook pretzel bites for 6–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
- Brush with 3 tbsp melted butter and sprinkle with Coarse salt. Serve warm.
- Serve with Warm cheese sauce, Honey mustard, or Ranch dressing.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 2085mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 3mg