Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Square or round pretzel “snaps” (mini twists also work)
- 24 Rolo chewy caramels in milk chocolate (unwrapped)
- 24 Whole pecan halves (or M&Ms for a nut-free version)
- Optional: Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line your air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper. This is a crucial step because it prevents the pretzels from slipping through the grates and ensures easy cleanup if any caramel happens to ooze out. Arrange the pretzels in a single layer across the bottom of the basket, making sure they do not overlap.
- Unwrap your Rolo candies and place one chocolate squarely in the center of each pretzel. If you are using mini twists instead of square snaps, try to balance the Rolo so it sits level. This ensures even melting and a centered topping once you press it down later.
- Slide the basket into the air fryer and set the temperature to 300°F (150°C). Air fry for 1 to 2 minutes. You are not looking to melt them into a puddle; you simply want the chocolate to look shiny and feel soft to the touch. Check them at the 90-second mark to ensure they don’t overheat.
- Carefully remove the basket. Immediately press a pecan half or an M&M into the center of each softened Rolo. Press down firmly enough that the chocolate spreads toward the edges of the pretzel, locking everything together. If you like a little extra zing, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt over the tops while the chocolate is still wet.
- Transfer the parchment paper with the bites onto a cooling rack or a flat plate. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens. If you are in a rush, pop the plate into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to speed up the setting process.
- Cook Time: 7 minutes