Spicy Pretzels Recipe
The Spicy Pretzels Recipe is crunchy, salty and full of bold flavor. These pretzels are perfect for snack lovers. You can make them at home with simple ingredients. The spice mix gives a warm kick that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mini pretzels
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional for extra heat
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley optional for color
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and helps even baking.
Mix the spices
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne, salt, black pepper and parsley. Stir well.
Coat the pretzels
- Place pretzels in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle olive oil over them. Toss gently to coat evenly without breaking pretzels.
Add spice mix
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over oiled pretzels. Toss again until every pretzel is covered with a light, even spice layer.
Spread on baking sheet
- Transfer pretzels to prepared baking sheet. Spread them in a single layer. Avoid overlapping to ensure even crisping and browning.
Bake the pretzels
- Place in preheated oven. Bake for 12–15 minutes. Stir halfway through for even crisping. Keep an eye so spices do not burn.
Cool the pretzels
- Remove baking sheet from oven. Let pretzels cool completely. Cooling helps them stay crunchy and preserves the bold flavor.
Serve or store
- Transfer cooled pretzels to a bowl for serving. Or store in an airtight container for later snacking.
Notes
- Toss gently to avoid breaking pretzels
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup
- Adjust cayenne for mild or extra heat
- Add smoked paprika for depth of flavor
- Stir halfway while baking for even spice coating
- Cool completely before storing to maintain crunch