Air Fryer Halloween Witch Finger Pretzels
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough or soft pretzel dough
- 1/4 cup warm water mixed with 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 16–20 sliced almonds (to act as fingernails)
- Coarse sea salt or pretzel salt
- Green food coloring (optional, for a “zombie” look)
- Red jam or marinara sauce (for dipping “blood”)
Instructions
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Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Take your dough out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Divide the dough into 8 to 10 equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a long, thin rope, approximately 5 to 6 inches in length, to resemble the shape of a finger.
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Step 2: Shape the Fingers
To make the dough look like a finger, pinch the dough slightly in two places to create the “knuckle” areas. Use a small knife to gently score three horizontal lines on each knuckle to mimic skin folds. This adds a realistic and creepy texture to the pretzels.
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Step 3: Attach the Nails
Press a sliced almond firmly into one end of each dough rope to create the fingernail. If you want a more “rotten” look, you can soak the almonds in black or green food coloring before pressing them into the dough. Ensure they are pressed in well so they don’t fall off during the air frying process.
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Step 4: The Pretzel Bath and Egg Wash
Lightly brush each finger with the baking soda and water mixture; this gives it that classic pretzel flavor. Next, beat the egg (add a drop of green food coloring here if desired) and brush a thin layer over the dough. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
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Step 5: Air Fry to Perfection
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease the air fryer basket. Place the “fingers” in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until they are golden brown and slightly firm to the touch.