Air-Fryer Garlic Parmesan Protein Soft Pretzels Recipe

Mar 4 2025
Soft pretzels are pretty much our dream snack. So when we discovered how to make protein-boosted versions and cook them in the air fryer, we started dressing them up in as many flavors as possible. Behold our latest creation, zazzled up with garlic and Parmesan cheese!

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Hungry Girl Healthy Garlic Parm Pro-tzels Recipe

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1/2 of recipe (1 pretzel): 165 calories, 2.5g total fat (1g sat. fat), 595mg sodium, 24.5g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 9.5g protein

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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup self-rising flour

1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt

1 tbsp. baking soda

2 tsp. light butter, melted

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese, or more for topping

Directions:

In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix flour with yogurt until dough forms. Shape dough into a ball, and cut in half.

Roll out each piece of dough into a long cylinder. Create a U-shape with one piece. Cross the ends and fold down towards the bottom of the U to make a pretzel shape. Gently press on the dough where it overlaps so it adheres to itself and the pretzel maintains its shape. Repeat with remaining dough to form a second pretzel.

In a medium pot, combine 3 cups water with baking soda. Mix well. Bring to a low boil.

Once boiling, remove pot from heat. Place one pretzel on a large spatula, and submerge it in the liquid for 30 seconds. Carefully remove the pretzel with the spatula, and transfer it to a plate. Repeat with remaining pretzel.

Spray an air fryer with non-aerosol nonstick spray. Place pretzels in the air fryer, and spray them with nonstick spray.

Set air fryer to 370°F. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 12 minutes.

Mix garlic powder into melted butter. Brush pretzels with garlic butter. Top with Parm.

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

HG Dough Tips: To prevent the dough from sticking, lightly dust your hands and work surface with flour. Before assembling the pretzels, refrigerate dough for at least 5 minutes. It’s even easier to work with if you make the dough a day in advance.

Oven Alternative: Bake at 400ºF until light golden brown and cooked through, 13–15 minutes.

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