Treat yourself to a batch of Air Fryer Keto Pretzel Bites: tender, chewy bites made from fathead-style dough using coconut flour and melted mozzarella. These golden little snacks puff up beautifully in just 5–6 minutes, delivering that classic pretzel chew without the carbs. Lightly brushed with butter and sprinkled with coarse salt, they replicate the authentic taste and texture of traditional pretzels!
These bites take about 20 minutes to prepare and just a few more to cook—making them ideal for quick snacks, party platters, or low-carb lunchboxes. With only 4 net carbs per serving, they’re a satisfying way to indulge in a beloved comfort food, guilt-free. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can still enjoy them. Just bake in a preheated oven at 375F for 10–12 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure even browning.
Yields 3 servings of Air Fryer Keto Pretzel Bites
The Preparation
Pretzel Bites:
- 4 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 6 ounces shredded mozzarella
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- kosher salt, to taste
Mustard Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
The Execution
1. Gather and prep all of your ingredients.
2. In a bowl, whisk together coconut flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and xanthan gum.
3. Place mozzarella into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30-40 seconds at a time until completely melted and easy to stir.
4. Add the flour mixture into the mozzarella, then add the egg. Stir well using a spatula or fork, working everything together until a solid dough forms.
5. Once the cheese dough is cool enough to work with your hands, dust work surface with coconut flour and knead with your hands until dough comes together completely.
6. Divide the dough into equal portions, then roll into a log. Cut the logs into bite-size pieces. Brush with melted butter and set aside.
7. Place pretzel bites into rack of air fryer and sprinkle with coarse salt to taste. Lightly press salt into the dough if needed. Air fry at 350F for 5-7 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
8. Mix together the mayonnaise and mustard for the dipping sauce, then serve while hot. Enjoy!
This makes a total of 3 servings of Air Fryer Keto Pretzel Bites. Each serving comes out to be 336 calories, 27.2g fats, 4.1g net carbs, and 17.1g protein.
| NUTRITION | CALORIES | FAT | CARBS | FIBER | NET CARBS | PROTEIN |
| 4 tablespoon coconut flour | 80 | 4.7 | 13.3 | 9.3 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 teaspoon baking powder | 2 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder | 5 | 0 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.3 |
| 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum | 4 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 ounce shredded mozzarella | 510 | 37.4 | 3.7 | 0 | 3.7 | 37.4 |
| 1 large egg | 79 | 5.2 | 0.4 | 0 | 0.4 | 6.9 |
| 1 tablespoon coconut flour | 20 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1 tablespoon butter | 102 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| — kosher salt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 tablespoon mayonnaise | 187 | 20.6 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| 2 tablespoon whole grain mustard | 19 | 1 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Totals | 1008 | 81.6 | 26.1 | 14 | 12.2 | 51.1 |
| Per Serving (/3) | 336 | 27.2 | 8.7 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 17 |
Air Fryer Keto Pretzel Bites
Ingredients
Pretzel Bites:
- 4 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 6 ounce shredded mozzarella
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- kosher salt to taste
Mustard Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon whole grain mustard
Instructions
- Gather and prep all of your ingredients.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and xanthan gum.
- Place mozzarella into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30-40 seconds at a time until completely melted and easy to stir.
- Add the flour mixture into the mozzarella, then add the egg. Stir well using a spatula or fork, working everything together until a solid dough forms.
- Once the cheese dough is cool enough to work with your hands, dust work surface with coconut flour and knead with your hands until dough comes together completely.
- Divide the dough into equal portions, then roll into a log. Cut the logs into bite-size pieces. Brush with melted butter and set aside.
- Place pretzel bites into rack of air fryer and sprinkle with coarse salt to taste. Lightly press salt into the dough if needed. Air fry at 350F for 5-7 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Mix together the mayonnaise and mustard for the dipping sauce, then serve while hot. Enjoy!
