My ranch pretzels recipe is the ultimate snack for any occasion. These crunchy pretzels are made with just a few simple ingredients and are coated in bold ranch flavor. My family loves this easy snack and I hope you will enjoy them too!

I always seem to have a bag of pretzels in the pantry. My kids love packing them for school or just as a snack. My son, Major, is especially a fan and often dips his pretzels in ranch dressing. That’s what inspired me to create these garlic ranch pretzels.

To make sure the seasoning really sticks to the pretzels, I mix them with melted butter before baking. The low heat helps to “bake” the flavors into every crunchy bite, turning the pretzels into something totally irresistible.

After the kids took one bite, they quickly became a favorite snack! Now we make them for movie night, after school snack, or when guests come over.

If you are in need of a quick, satisfying snack, this ranch pretzel recipe is just the thing. It’s a similar recipe to air fryer Chex mix and ranch crackers and if you want a sweet version, try these toffee pretzels.

What makes these so good

• So simple. Easy 4 ingredient snack. You only need 4 simple ingredients to make this crowd pleasing appetizer.
• Fast to make. Making this in the air fryer takes less than 10 minutes and the oven only 20 minutes.

Ingredients

You might already have everything you need for this recipe in your kitchen.

• Pretzels- You can use the mini, stick, or square pretzels.
• Ranch Seasoning– Use a seasoning packet or homemade ranch seasoning.
• Garlic Powder– This is used for a little extra flavor.
• Butter– Unsalted butter, melted. If you prefer oil, you can substitute with 1/2 cup vegetable, popcorn oil or canola oil.

How to make garlic ranch pretzels in the oven

This is such an easy stir and cook recipe. It’s a great last minute snack for any occasion.

1. Stir together ranch seasoning, garlic powder and butter in a large bowl. Add in pretzels and stir to make sure the pretzels get covered with spice mixture. Be sure to get all of the pretzels coated with the spice mixture.
2. Spread the pretzels over a foil lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes and let cool before serving.

How to make garlic ranch pretzels in air fryer

These pretzels can be made quickly in the air fryer. I love making things in the air fryer because it’s so quick and it’s easy clean-up.

Stir together the seasonings, melted butter and toss with pretzels. Pour a layer of pretzels in the air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees F for 3 minutes.

Check to see if they are done. If you would like them a little crunchier, cook another 2 minutes. Cook in 2 batches.

How to store

You can keep these in an airtight container at room temperature for about one week. I like having them around for an afternoon snack or something fun to pack in the lunch boxes.

Heather’s recipe tips

• If you want to make this a gluten free snack, feel free to use gluten free pretzels and Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning pack is gluten free.
• Have a large crowd? It’s easy to double the recipe, just cook in 2-3 batches.
• Want to add a little spice for spicy pretzels? Add 1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the spice mixture.

Frequently asked questions

More easy appetizers

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• Cream cheese salsa dip – Only 2 ingredients and 5 minutes needed for this quick snack.
• Air fryer roasted chickpeas – Crunchy, seasoned chickpeas make a delicious and healthy snack.
• Kettle corn – It’s quick and easy to make this salty sweet treat at home.

If you made this snack recipe let me know how you liked it in the comments below. I love to hear from you!