Spicy Nacho Cheese Pretzels
Spicy Nacho Cheese Pretzels are crunchy, buttery and spicy. They're a pull up your sleeves and grab a beverage kind of tailgating snack that is impossible to pass without grabbing a handful.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Servings 24
Ingredients
- 24 oz pretzels small
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 tbsp nacho cheddar seasoning plus extra for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F.
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients except for the pretzels. Whisk for a few minutes to combine.
- Spread pretzels out on two rimmed baking sheets.
- Pour oil/spice mixture evenly over pretzels. Use a spatula and stir the pretzels to coat.
- Bake for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until oil mixture is absorbed. Stir and turn trays approximately every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle additional nacho cheese powder over pretzels, stirring to combine.
- Cool and store in airtight ziplock bags or containers until serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 24g | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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