Dill Pickle Ranch Pretzels (Printable)
Crunchy pretzels tossed in tangy dill pickle and ranch seasoning, baked until golden and crispy.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pretzels
01 - 1 pound small pretzel twists or sticks
→ Coating
02 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
03 - 1 (1 oz) packet ranch dressing seasoning mix
04 - 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
08 - 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, ranch seasoning mix, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dill pickle juice, and salt until well combined.
03 - Add pretzels to the bowl and toss until pretzels are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
04 - Spread the coated pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and baking.
06 - Remove from oven and allow pretzels to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The ranch pickle combo becomes addictive after one handful
- They stay perfectly crunchy for days making them ideal party prep
02 -
- Stirring at the 15 minute marks is nonnegotiable or you will get uneven crunch
- Letting them cool completely on the pan makes the difference between crisp and merely toasted
03 -
- Use a really large bowl for tossing, or you will have pretzels escaping all over your counter
- Let the coating mixture sit for five minutes before adding pretzels to let the dill bloom