Description
Salty and tangy dill pickle pretzels deliver a crunchy twist on classic snack perfection. Crisp homemade pretzels packed with zesty dill pickle flavor will make you crave more with every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
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Main Pretzel Ingredients:
- 1 bag Pretzels (your choice of type)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dried dill
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Freeze-dried pickles
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Pickle seasoning from Trader Joe’s
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Ranch seasoning
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Pickle juice
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 250F (120C) and lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy release and cleanup.
- Create a vibrant seasoning blend by pulsing pickle seasoning, pickle juice, ranch seasoning, dried dill, and freeze-dried pickles in a blender until slightly chunky, maintaining textural integrity.
- Transfer pretzels to a spacious mixing bowl, generously coat with melted butter, then thoroughly distribute the pickle seasoning mixture, ensuring each pretzel receives an even, flavor-packed layer.
- Arrange the seasoned pretzels in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between pieces for consistent crisping.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, rotating the tray midway through to guarantee uniform crunchiness and flavor development.
- Remove from oven and allow pretzels to cool completely at room temperature, which helps solidify the seasoning and maintain optimal crispness.
- Store the cooled pretzels in an airtight container, where they will maintain their zesty crunch for up to one week – if they last that long!
Notes
- Choose high-quality, thick-cut pretzels for maximum crunch and better seasoning absorption.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting ranch and pickle seasoning amounts for personal taste preferences.
- Freeze-dried pickles provide intense flavor without adding moisture that could make pretzels soggy.
- Use gluten-free pretzels to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg