Description
A crunchy, zesty, and fiery snack that is incredibly easy to make at home using pantry staples and mini pretzel twists.
Ingredients
1 pound (16 oz) mini pretzel twists
2/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2: In a very large mixing bowl, whisk together the canola oil, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
Step 3: Pour the entire bag of mini pretzels into the bowl with the spice mixture.
Step 4: Using a large spatula, gently toss the pretzels until every piece is thoroughly coated in the spicy oil. Let them sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 5: Spread the pretzels in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6: Bake for 45 minutes, making sure to stir the pretzels thoroughly every 15 minutes to ensure even roasting and to prevent burning.
Step 7: Remove from the oven and allow the pretzels to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing.
Notes
For a less spicy version, reduce the cayenne pepper to 1.5 teaspoons. Always store in an airtight container to keep them crunchy.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT45M
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
