• In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast and sugar. Pour in hot water and stir until the yeast dissolves. Let it rest for 10 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy. This step is crucial for activating the yeast.
• Add flour and melted vegan butter to the yeast mixture. Stir everything together to form a firm dough. Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes to ensure it’s well combined. Shape it into a ball and cover it with a clean towel. Allow the dough to rise for 1 hour at room temperature for the best results.
• Once the dough has doubled in size, take it out of the mixing bowl and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope, approximately 17 inches (43 cm) long. Twist the ropes into pretzel shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
• In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add baking soda and gently stir. Boiling the pretzels in a baking soda water bath gives them their classic chewy texture and golden color.
• Using a slotted spatula, dip each pretzel into the baking soda water for about 5 seconds. Remove it from the water and place it back on the baking tray covered with parchment paper. Sprinkle salt on top of each pretzel to add that irresistible savory flavor.
• Place the pretzels in the middle of the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until they turn dark and golden. The baking time may vary, so keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.
• Once they are ready, take the pretzels out of the oven and let them cool on a cooling rack for 10 minutes before serving. This will allow them to set and achieve the perfect texture.

  Now you have a batch of scrumptious Vegan Pretzels ready to enjoy!

How to make pretzels in air fryer

• Follow the initial steps in the recipe to prepare the pretzel dough: Mix the yeast and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the hot water and stir until the yeast dissolves. Let it rest for 10 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy. Next, add the flour and melted vegan butter, stir together, and knead the dough for 3-5 minutes until it forms a firm dough. Shape it into a ball and cover with a clean towel. Set aside to rise for 1 hour at room temperature.
• Once the dough has risen (doubled in size), cut it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope, approximately 17 inches (43 cm) long, and twist them into pretzel shapes.
• Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for a few minutes.
• Prepare the baking soda bath by heating a large pot filled with 4 cups of very hot water. Once it starts to boil, add the baking soda and gently stir.
• Now, carefully place one of the pretzels on the air fryer's slotted basket or tray. Dip it into the baking soda water for 5 seconds, making sure it's coated.
• Remove the pretzel from the water and place it back on the air fryer basket or tray. Sprinkle rock salt on top of the pretzel.
• Repeat the process with the remaining pretzels, making sure to leave enough space between them on the air fryer tray for even cooking.
• Air fry the pretzels at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes or until they turn dark and golden. You may need to work in batches if they don't all fit in the air fryer at once.
• Once they are ready, remove the pretzels from the air fryer and let them cool on a cooling rack for 5 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy your delicious air fryer pretzels!