I got this recipe for Spicy Pretzels from my friend Brooke over 15 years ago and I've been totally addicted ever since. This is such a simple recipe and takes only about 5 minutes to throw together. They're made with a combination of oil and seasonings, and you can adjust the spices to taste, whether you like spicy or mild.
I make these pretzels a lot and the kids love to grab a bowl of them with a tall glass of lemonade or sweet tea and snack away! I hope you enjoy!
Spicy Pretzels
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 16 oz bag mini pretzels (used: Rold Gold Mini Twists)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (start with ¼ teaspoon and increase to taste)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 Tablespoon dill weed
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, garlic salt, ranch mix and vegetable oil.
- Place pretzels in a large zip top bag.
- Pour in Ranch mixture over pretzels; seal and shake well.
- Allow pretzels to marinate in the mixture for about 2 hours before serving.
- Shake and turn occasionally for even coating.
Carissa Merrifield says
When I saw "Spicy Pretzels", I thought, "Oh, I love Brooke's pretzels, I wonder if Jennifer has another recipe that is as good?" Why mess with delightful, seasoned perfection! These pretzels are so tasty, and they take me back to fun card games with you and Brooke and the gang! Hugs to you! Love your blog. xo
Jennifer says
I know...I love this recipe too! I miss you too and think of you often...I miss those get togethers!
chrisina says
What can I sub for lemon pepper? I'm out...
Jennifer says
“Hey Christina! No lemon pepper? No worries! You can whip up a quick substitute with equal parts black pepper and dried lemon zest if you’ve got them. If not, a little black pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice can work—just don’t overdo it so the pretzels stay crispy. And honestly, if you don’t have any of that, you can skip it altogether! The pretzels will still be plenty flavorful. Let me know how it goes!”
JMad says
We love these! My preferred recipe is 1/2 T garlic powder, 1/2 T garlic salt (otherwise, it’s way too salty and I love salt), increasing cayenne to 1 T, as my family loves them hot and spicy! I made it with and without dill, and we preger no dill. Bake at 200 degrees for 10-15 mins in an air fryer or oven.
Jennifer says
I love hearing how you made them your own! And a full tablespoon of cayenne—y’all definitely like some heat! Thanks so much for sharing your changes!