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Just found out you can make actual soft pretzels in an air fryer
I was scrolling through a food blog from a baker in Milwaukee and saw a recipe for air fryer soft pretzels. I always thought you needed that boiling water dip to get the right crust. The recipe said to brush them with a baking soda wash before air frying at 375 for about 8 minutes. Tried it last night and they came out with a perfect chewy inside and a nice golden brown color. I was honestly shocked it worked so well. Has anyone else tried making dough-based stuff like this, or is it just me who thought it was impossible?
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nancyjones29d agoMost Upvoted
Wait, that's a game changer. I've been too scared to try dough in mine, but this actually sounds legit. Might have to give it a shot now.
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davidkim29d ago
Hold on, you're skipping the whole point of a pretzel. That baking soda wash is a cheap trick compared to a real lye or even a serious baking soda boil. The air fryer is just blasting it with dry heat... you won't get that deep brown, shiny crust or the complex flavor. It's a baked good shaped like a pretzel now. @graceowens might be happy with cinnamon rolls from one, but some things need the real method.
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