Ingredients
Pretzel Bites
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5 Tbsp (35.5 g) coconut flour, divided
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp garlic powder
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¼ tsp xanthan gum
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6 oz (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 large egg
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1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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Coarse salt, for topping
Dipping Sauce
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2 Tbsp mayonnaise
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2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
Instructions
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Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk 4 Tbsp coconut flour with baking powder, garlic powder, and xanthan gum. Reserve remaining 1 Tbsp flour.
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Melt Cheese – Microwave mozzarella in 30-second bursts (60–90 s total) until smooth and melted.
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Form Dough – Add dry mixture and egg to hot cheese; fold with a silicone spatula until combined.
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Knead & Shape – Dust work surface with reserved coconut flour. Knead dough 1 min until smooth. Divide into 4 ropes (8 in each) and cut each rope into 8 pieces (32 bites).
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Air Fry – Lightly oil air-fryer basket. Brush bites with melted butter, sprinkle with coarse salt, and air-fry at 350 °F (175 °C) for 5–6 minutes until puffed and golden.
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Make Sauce & Serve – Stir mayonnaise and spicy brown mustard together; serve with hot pretzel bites.
Notes
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Make-Ahead: Shape bites, freeze on a tray, then store frozen up to 1 month. Air-fry from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes.
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Flavor Twists: Swap garlic powder for everything-bagel seasoning, or sprinkle bites with cinnamon “sugar” (erythritol + cinnamon) for a sweet version.
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Storage: Cooled bites keep 2 days, refrigerated in an airtight container. Re-crisp in air fryer 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American, Keto
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 bites
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g*
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g*
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g*
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg