Spicy Ranch Pretzels Recipe
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). This flavor explosion will have you coming back for more.
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!
Notes
PLEASE NOTE: 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.
Recipe Source: This recipe has been around for over 20 plus years. It can be found on various recipe sites (allrecipes, food. com) food blogs, as well as TikTok.