What’s the one recipe that everyone asks you for whenever you make it? For me, it’s my Spicy Ranch Pretzels. These are perfect for game day, a picnic or a good old snack, and can be made gluten free or fully gluten. They come together quick and easy and are sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Why I love it
One of my favorite old school Food Network tv shows is Semi-Homemade with Sandra Lee where she combined her love of cooking with premade or store bought ingredients to make entertaining quick and easy. That’s what I think of when I make these Spicy Ranch Pretzels….perfect for entertaining, yet super quick and easy to make. And the best part is, I almost always keep these ingredients on hand.
The key to these super tasty snacks is definitely the seasoning and these always come out best when I use my Homemade Ranch Seasoning, so be sure to pop over and grab that healthy, tasty recipe and whip up a batch of that before getting started. It’s gluten free, dairy free, Whole 30 compliant…and the best I’ve ever tasted!
Ingredients to make Spicy Ranch Pretzels
- 8 oz bag of pretzel sticks – Feel free to use your favorite pretzels in this recipe. I like the Snyder’s of Hanover Gluten Free version. In my humble opinion, I think pretzels are one of the few things that are better than the original. They’re crispier & lighter and especially when baked, their texture holds up well. But again, use your favorite. These would also be great made with the mini twists.
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon – 1 tablespoon hot sauce – I love Franks! I’ll refrain from tell you that you can put that stuff on everything, but I think we all know how good it is. I also like it because it adds a little heat without altering the flavor of the pretzels too much. Use however much you’d like to of this. Obviously, the more you use, the spicier your pretzels.
- 2 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning Mix – Do yourself a big favor and mix up a batch of this to keep on hand. I promise you’ll find so many great uses for it – burgers, popcorn, chicken salad – the possibilities are endless!
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan – Really, any hard cheese that you can finely grate will work! But I don’t recommend using the stuff in the shaker jar, it’s just not the same.
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt – If your pretzels are super salty to begin with, you may not need this, so grab a taste test before adding more salt.
Storing Ranch Seasoned pretzels
Another reason I’m a big fan of these Spicy Ranch Pretzels is because they keep really well. After letting them cool completely, seal them up in a zip top bag or air tight container and these bad boys will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks. Because of that, these are great for make-ahead snacks or appetizers!
FAQ
Do I have to use gluten free pretzels?
- Nope! I’ve tried these with mini pretzels, thick cut pretzels, little checkerboard pretzels, and both the gluten free and the regular versions and they’re all great! I’m big on texture, so I love the crisp snap of the gluten free mini sticks, so that’s my go-to. But really, whatever you have on hand will work just fine.
How do you make ranch seasoned pretzels?
- Would you believe me if I said it was as easy as mixing all the ingredients together and baking them? Well it is! That’s one reason I love this recipe; it’s easy to make….and easy to devour!
How long do you bake ranch pretzels?
- Not long: 30 minutes total at 220°, with a quick mix up at the half-way point.
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Spicy Ranch Pretzels
Perfect for game day, a picnic or a good old snack, these Spicy Ranch Pretzels can be made gluten free or fully gluten. They come together quick and easy and are sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- 8 oz bag of pretzel sticks
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Melt together butter and coconut oil.
- Add hot sauce, Ranch Seasoning Mix, parmesan, Cajun seasoning, and salt to the butter coconut mixture and stir to combine.
- Add pretzels to a large bowl and pour seasoning slurry over pretzels. Stir until evenly coated.
- Spread pretzels out on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 220° for 15 minutes, stir, bake for 15 more minutes.
Notes
Substitutions and modifications:
- Feel free to use your favorite pretzels in this recipe. I like the Snyder's of Hanover Gluten Free version. These would also be great made with the mini twists.
- If you enjoy a little heat, add more hot sauce and Cajun season.
- Don't have fresh parmesan? No problem! Any hard cheese will do, but I wouldn't recommend using the stuff in the shaker can.
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