Easy Spicy Ranch Pretzels (aka, Spicy Pretzels and Hot Pretzels): No baking required! Crunchy, addictive pretzels with a flavor explosion of ranch, lemon pepper, garlic, and cayenne.
These easy-to-make spicy ranch mini pretzels get their kick from ranch seasoning, lemon pepper, garlic salt and cayenne pepper. They’re crunchy, irresistible and perfect for sharing (though you might want to keep them all to yourself). A perfect snack for any occasion: parties, holidays, game day, road trips, camping, and more!
Easy Spicy Marinated Ranch Pretzels
These Spicy Ranch Pretzels are a must-try! They’re so delicious, family and friends will keep coming back for more, begging for the recipe. Even better – they’re a cinch to make, no baking is required! Simply shake everything in a gallon ziplock bag and let the magic happen! This flavor explosion will leave you craving more!
A major perk of this recipe – you can make these pretzels anywhere since no baking is required. Perfect for camping!
What you need to Make Spicy Ranch Pretzels (Full Recipe at Bottom of Post)
- mini pretzels
- packet of ranch salad dressing seasoning mix
- cayenne pepper
- garlic salt
- lemon pepper
- vegetable oil
- gallon size ziplock bag
How to Make Marinated Hot Ranch Pretzels
Pour the bag of pretzels in a gallon ziplock bag. Next, in a measuring cup, add the oil and all the seasonings – then mix well.
Then pour the oil and spice mixture over the pretzels in the bag. Finally, seal the bag tightly and gently shake, tossing/turning, to ensure all pretzels are evenly coated.
Allow the spicy pretzels to marinate in the bag for 3 hours. During this time, gently shake/toss/turn the bag about every 30 minutes to ensure the pretzels are evenly coated.
Finally, after 3 hours, they’re ready to enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe requires ranch salad dressing seasoning mix, NOT the dip mix.
Baking is not required. These pretzels are crunchy, not wet or oily. During the 3-hours “marinating” in the bag, the pretzels absorb the oil, resulting in crunchy goodness.
Some people insist on baking the pretzels. If you feel you must bake them, bake at 250°F for 10–15 minutes on a baking sheet.
These pretzels have a nice kick, but they’re not painfully hot. Even those who aren’t fans of hot and spicy food (like my husband) enjoy them.
Store pretzels in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 7 days – if they last that long!
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Spicy Ranch Pretzels Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounce bag of mini pretzels
- ¾ cup vegetable oil (or canola)
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning salad dressing mix (use a seasoning packet for salad dressing, NOT dip)
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
Instructions
- Pour the bag of pretzels in a gallon ziplock bag.
- In a measuring cup, add the oil and all the seasonings – mix well.
- Pour the oil and spice mixture over the pretzels in the bag. Seal the bag tightly and gently shake/tossing/turning to ensure all pretzels are evenly coated.
- Allow the pretzels to marinate in the bag for 3 hours. During this time, gently shake/toss/turn the bag about every 30 minutes to ensure the pretzels are evenly coated.
- After 3 hours, they're ready to enjoy!
- Store pretzels in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 7 days – if they last that long!
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