Easy Ranch Pretzels Recipe
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my Disclosure and Privacy Policy.
Ranch Pretzels are so easy to make at home. Whether you need a simple party appetizer, game day snack or homemade food gift for the holidays, this recipe is a winner. Seasoned with a mix of ranch dressing mix, dill weed and garlic then baked to golden brown, these crunchy pretzels are a must-try for pretzel lovers!
We’ve all been there. You need a portable salty snack to bring to a party or a picnic or the beach. Perhaps you want something to munch on at your next birthday party or game day celebration. (Yes, I’m looking at you Super Bowl party but also tailgating throughout the regular season and playoffs.) Maybe this year you’ve decided to make your own homemade food gifts for Christmas. Whatever the reason, these ranch dressing pretzels are an easy choice!
Ranch Oyster Crackers
If you love these Ranch Pretzels, you need to try this Oyster Ranch Cracker Recipe as well! Just as easy with similar ingredients.
Ranch Pretzel Recipe Ingredients
These seasoned pretzels with ranch dressing mix can be made with the following ingredients:
- mini pretzels
- vegetable oil, canola oil or olive oil (I used vegetable oil.)
- Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix (not prepared ranch dressing)
- dried dill weed
- garlic powder
You can use any type of pretzel you want including pretzels sticks or pretzel nuggets. But I like to use mini pretzels. I picked up a big jar of mini pretzel twists for this recipe from my local Target and they worked great! I simply measured out 8 cups of pretzels for this recipe.
How to Make Seasoned Pretzels
Just a few easy steps are required to make these ranch dressing pretzels but I’ll still break them down step-by-step. Start by preheating your oven to 275°F or approximately 135°C. Place the oil, dill weed, garlic powder and ranch seasoning packet in a small bowl. Whisk to fully combine.
Place pretzels in a large mixing bowl or gallon sized bag. Pour oil mixture over the top and stir or shake to fully coat.
Pour pretzels onto a large baking tray. If you don’t have a large, half sheet baking tray like me, then I suggest two trays. Spread out evenly.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. You can serve them warm or cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
When to Serve Ranch Pretzels
These garlic ranch pretzels work for a wide variety of occasions! Here are some great times to make and serve them:
- Game Day or Super Bowl Parties: This crunchy, salty snack pairs well with any game day staples including bbq chicken wings, air fryer buffalo chicken tenders or bacon ranch cheese dip.
- Holiday Gatherings: Whether you need a snack for guests to munch on before Thanksgiving or Easter Dinner or you need a portable appetizer for a Christmas party or office potluck, this pretzels are a great choice! Make them ahead of time and serve them in a holiday themed bowl.
- Movie or Game Night: A great snack for family movie nights or to snack on while playing board games.
- Picnics, Lunches and Road Trips: Durable and portable, these pretzels are ideal for on-the-go snacking and portable lunches.
- Gift Giving: Add to a large mason jar or pour into a clear cellophane gift bag, these pretzels make a wonderful homemade food gift option for holiday gifts, party favors or teacher appreciation.
- Potlucks, BBQs and Casual Get-Togethers: These pretzels are easy to make ahead for book clubs, dinner parties, potlucks and summer cookouts!
Ranch Pretzels
These crunchy Ranch Pretzels are full of flavor! Coated in a savory mix of ranch dressing seasoning, dill weed, and garlic powder, they're the perfect salty snack recipe. Serve them as a game day snack, party appetizer, portable picnic munchie or homemade food gift for the holidays. Easy to make, these pretzels are sure to be a hit at any celebration or for on-the-go snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz bag mini pretzel twists (approximately 8 cups)
- 1 1 oz. packet ranch dressing seasoning mix (I used Hidden Valley Ranch)
- 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
-
In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing mix, oil, dill, and garlic powder.
-
Place pretzels in a large mixing bowl or gallon ziploc bag. Pour ranch dressing mixture over the top. Gently stir or lightly shake to fully coat.
-
Pour pretzels evenly onto a large baking sheet. Give baking sheet a little shake to even them out. (If using a smaller baking sheet, use two baking sheets)
-
Bake for 10 minutes. Stir. Bake additional 10 minutes,
-
Cool slightly before serving or chill to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
1 oz packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning is approximately two tablespoons of seasoning mix.
Can substitute other pretzel varieties, if preferred.
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
More Snack Recipes
Looking for more easy snack recipes? Here are a few more of my favorites:
- Caramel Corn Puff Corn Recipe
- Cinnamon Sugar Oyster Crackers
- Black Bean and Corn Salsa
- Honey Pecans
- Hormel Chili Cheese Dip
- Bold and Buttery Snack Mix
I would love to see you on Pinterest! Follow me for more recipes you won’t want to miss!!