Ingredients
- 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted (or melted butter or neutral vegetable oil)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 lb mini twisted pretzels or small crunchy pretzels
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) if using the oven method.
- Melt the coconut oil in a large microwave-safe bowl until fully liquid.
- Add the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to the melted oil and stir until evenly combined.
- Add the pretzels to the bowl and mix well so each pretzel is coated in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Spread the coated pretzels evenly onto a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 3–5 minutes, watching closely until the sugar begins to melt and slightly caramelize.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pretzels to cool for a few minutes so the coating sets and becomes crisp.
- Air Fryer Method: Coat pretzels with the cinnamon sugar mixture as directed.
- Place them in a thin layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 2–4 minutes while watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Thin crunchy pretzels like mini twists work best for holding the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Watch closely while baking or air frying since sugar caramelizes quickly.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the oil mixture for a vanilla cinnamon variation.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled pretzels for a dessert-style snack.
- Mix roasted almonds, pecans, or cashews with the pretzels for extra crunch.
- Use gluten-free pretzels if needed without changing the recipe.
- If pretzels soften from humidity, reheat at 300°F for 2–3 minutes to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
