Dill Pickle Ranch Pretzels (Printable)

Crunchy pretzels tossed in dill pickle and ranch seasoning blend

# 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, to taste)

# How To Make It:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The ranch and dill combination creates that addictive flavor you find in expensive gourmet snack mixes
  • They stay crunchy for days, making them perfect for advance party prep
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now
02 -
  • The stirring every 15 minutes is nonnegotiable for even crunchiness
  • These might feel slightly soft when they first come out of the oven but they crisp up as they cool
  • Don't skip the parchment paper or you will spend quality time scrubbing hardened seasoning off your baking sheet
03 -
  • Use a giant bowl for tossing so you don't spill pretzels all over your counter like I did the first time
  • Let them cool completely before storing or they will lose their crunch