Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Square or Waffle-style pretzels
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses (Milk chocolate, dark, or striped Hugs)
- 24 Holiday M&Ms (Red and Green)
- Parchment paper (cut to fit your air fryer basket)
Instructions
- Begin by cutting a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of your air fryer basket. This prevents any chocolate from sticking to the grate. Place the waffle pretzels in a single layer on the parchment paper. Make sure they do not overlap so the air can circulate. Unwrap your Hershey’s Kisses and place one chocolate directly in the center of each pretzel. If you are making a large batch, work in sections to ensure the chocolate stays warm for the next step.
- Slide the basket into the air fryer. Set the temperature to 300°F (150°C). Air fry the pretzels and chocolate for exactly 1 to 2 minutes. You are not looking to melt the chocolate completely; you only want it to become soft and glossy. Check them at the 1-minute mark. If the tip of the Kiss looks slightly rounded or shiny, they are ready. Do not overcook, or the chocolate will lose its structure and become difficult to work with.
- Carefully remove the basket from the air fryer. Immediately press a holiday M&M into the center of each softened chocolate Kiss. Press down firmly enough so the chocolate spreads toward the edges of the pretzel, but not so hard that it overflows. Let the treats cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate hardens again. To speed this up, you can place the parchment sheet in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Once firm, arrange them on a festive platter and serve.
- Cook Time: 7 minutes