This easy Spicy Pretzels Recipe with ranch seasoning are irresistible! These crunchy, salty, buttery pretzels are the perfect finger-food for parties.
My son was totally craving Dot’s Pretzels and our little local grocery store doesn’t sell them. So instead, I bought some pretzel sticks and spices to make my own copycat version at home.
The homemade spicy pretzels were a huge hit not only with my son but also with our friends and family!
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Where is the spicy pretzels recipe? In this post, I will share step-by-step instructions with photos for how to make the spicy pretzels with ranch seasoning, as well as answering FAQs about the recipe and sharing a short video showing the recipe in motion. But you can go directly to the recipe by scrolling down to the bottom of the post.
How To Make Spicy Pretzels
Spread the butter flavored pretzel sticks in a large rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan.
If butter flavored pretzels are not available in your area, you can use the regular pretzel sticks instead. We just prefer the added flavor of the butter pretzels.
What seasonings are used to make spicy pretzels?
The seasoning mixture for this spicy pretzels recipe starts with melted butter and canola oil. To those two ingredients, we add sriracha sauce, powdered buttermilk ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, and onion powder.
There are so many spices that can be added to make seasoned pretzels so go with what you prefer. Other popular pretzel spices include dill weed, cayenne pepper, and lemon pepper seasoning. You can add them in addition to the spices already in the recipe or as a substitution.
After whisking the seasoning mixture to combine, pour over the pretzel sticks immediately.
Stir until all of the pretzels are coating with the oil and spicy pretzels seasoning mix.
Once the pretzel sticks are covered with the seasoning, sprinkle them with grated Parmesan cheese and stir to coat.
Bake the spicy pretzels at 220˚F for 20-30 minutes stirring after 15 minutes, until the oil is absorbed.
How To Store Spicy Pretzels
Store the spicy pretzels in an airtight container in the pantry. You can put all of the pretzels in a large ziptop bag or container with a lid.
We’ve also found that dividing the spicy pretzels into snack size servings in separate baggies makes it super easy to grab a snack and go.
What kind of pretzels should I use to make spicy pretzels?
You can use any of the pretzels you want from twists to sticks and squares to circles. Or use a combination of pretzel types. We prefer the butter flavor pretzel sticks.
Another fun way to make these seasoned pretzels is to add other snack items such as Goldfish, oyster crackers, Cheezits, Chex cereal, and nuts to the mix. Just remember to use fewer pretzels when adding additional ingredients.
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Here’s a Cheese Pretzels Recipe for an easy snack that’s quite addictive! These crunchy, buttery, cheddar cheese flavored pretzels are perfect for parties
Two Ingredient Dough Pretzel Bites are SUPER EASY to make with no yeast and no waiting for the dough to rise. Just mix the dough, cut nuggets, dip in baking soda water and bake!
Spicy Pretzels
This easy Spicy Pretzels Recipe with ranch seasoning are irresistible! These crunchy, salty, buttery pretzels are the perfect finger-food for parties.
Ingredients
- (2) 12 oz butter flavored pretzel sticks
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce, (add more for spicier pretzels)
- (2) 1 oz powdered ranch dressing mix, (about 2 1/2-3 tbsp each)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220˚F.
- Pour the pretzels in a large rimmed baking sheet (or roasting pan).
- Whisk together the melted butter, canola oil, sriracha sauce, buttermilk ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, and onion powder.
- Pour over the pretzel sticks and stir until coated.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and stir until coated.
- Bake at 220˚F for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 24 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 190Saturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 484mgCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3g
Jennifer Bowman says
How long can these be stored? I’m going to a wedding at the end of the month and I’m making snacks for after and trying to plan.
Michelle Jackson says
@Tonia Any chance you can answer this question? Sorry if I missed your response.
Tonia says
Hi Michelle,
I’m sorry but I’m not sure how long in advance you could make them. I would suggest eating them within 4-5 days but they may last longer.
~Tonia
Maur Wrobel says
I’m confused about the Hidden Valley Ranch mix. I got the Aldi’s brand but it contains 1 oz. which I measured out & it was approx. 3 Tbls. Is the HV brand really only .4 oz? I’m going to have to look the next time I’m at a store that carries HV brand bc they seem to be the same size (?)
Tonia says
Hi Maur,
Yeah, that is kind of confusing. When I made the recipe I used the buttermilk version which shows .4 oz on the package. I’m not sure how available that version is so I updated the recipe. You just need two packets.
Enjoy,
~Tonia
Joan ficken says
Is this recipe for one 12oz.bag or 2 12oz. bags?
Tonia says
You will need two 12 ounce bags of pretzels! Enjoy!
Sheila says
They make spicy hidden valley that has alot of the spices in it. Spicy & NOT Feista
Destiny says
I’m making these now but there kind of chewy instead of crunchy what did I do wrong followed recipe exactly
Tonia says
They may crisp up as they cool down. If not, I would continue baking them, stirring occasionally, until they are crunchy.
Tiffany says
To add to my comment—-this recipe is spot on!
Tiffany says
Seriously! If you love Dot’s pretzels but don’t love spending 5.99 a bag you have to make these!!!
Lisa says
These were fantastic, added 2 Tbs of sriracha instead of 1 and added 1 tps of cayenne pepper to give it a little more of a kick , and boy were they a hit !!!! Made 3 bags of these and not 1 pretzel left , not even a broken piece….
Michelle says
Are you just using the kind of Parmesan cheese that is shelf stable with the green lid… That you put on pizza etc. Or are you talking fresh Parmesan that you store in the fridge and grate?
Tonia says
Hi Michelle,
Yes, the shelf-stable kind with the green lid!
Enjoy!
~Tonia
Kerry says
Excellent! How would it change if you did all butter or all oil?
Tonia says
Hi Kerry,
I’ve never tried using all butter but I have made seasoned pretzels with all oil. No changes are necessary. Just use one cup of whichever one you decide to use.
They also sell a butter-flavored popcorn oil that is excellent for seasoned pretzels!
~Tonia
Beth W. says
LOVE DOT’s Pretzels!! I will definitely have to try and make these at home!
Tonia says
So does my son! I bought him Dot’s pretzels recently when I was short on time and couldn’t make a batch of these pretzels and he was disappointed because he said this recipe for spicy pretzels is better than Dot’s pretzels.
Enjoy!
~Tonia
Liv says
This looks so delicious! Is there something I can sub for Cajun seasoning that’s similar if I don’t have that?
Tonia says
Hi Liv,
Cajun seasoning is made with a mix of salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. You can leave it out or add your own combo of spices.
Enjoy!
~Tonia