Raise your hand for a tasty gluten free snack! This Gluten Free Ranch Pretzels recipe is zesty and full of flavor. Powdered Hidden Valley Ranch provides the base and yes, it’s gluten free! Make extra because these are going to be a hit for whatever occasion you’re making them for.
Gluten Free Ranch Pretzels Are For Everyone
I find that gluten free pretzels are just as tasty as and even more crunchy that conventional pretzels. Why not add one of America’s favorite flavors to the pretzels? Ranch!
We use ranch dressing on salads, as a dip, and in a ton of recipes, so of course it makes sense to find other ways to use it. Gluten free pretzels, Hidden Valley Ranch, and a few other common ingredients make a crunchy snack that even your gluten eating friends are going to want more of.
Is Hidden Valley Ranch Gluten Free?
Yes, Hidden Valley Ranch is currently Gluten Free according to their label.
Just like your own cooking, ingredients in recipes for products you buy at the store are changed and modified as well. Always read the packaging EVERY TIME before buying a product. It only takes a minute and will ensure there are no ingredients on the list that are not gluten free and/or something that you could potentially have a reaction to.
Ranch Pretzel Recipe Ingredient Notes
This is a great recipe for experimenting with and adjusting it to your liking. Here are a few ingredient notes and suggestions.
Ranch Dressing – We like buying a large bottle of ranch dressing mix. Sometimes you want a bolder ranch flavor. This makes it easy to adjust the amount of ranch used on the pretzels. You can find a big bottle of ranch online HERE.
Pretzels – Gluten free pretzels seem to come in smaller portioned bags, unlike the conventional ones. Snyder’s of Hanover is a good gluten free brand that you can find HERE and it is reasonably priced.
Butter vs Oil – I use butter in my recipe because I like the buttery taste the pretzels get from it. You could use a neutral oil such as canola or vegetable. Substitute the 4 Tablespoons of Butter for 4 Tablespoons of oil.
The Spices – Maybe you want more dill or less garlic on your pretzels? No problem, adjust the spice amounts at will.
Gluten Free Ranch Pretzels Microwave Instructions
The microwave is your friend when you’re short on time and making this recipe. Here are those instructions.
- Pour the pretzels into a large microwave safe bowl.
- In a separate small microwave safe bowl, melt butter in the microwave 30-60 seconds until melted.
- Mix the dry ingredients together.
- Pour the melted butter over the pretzels and mix well.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the pretzels and mix thoroughly to coat all of the pretzels.
- Microwave on high, uncovered in 1 minute increments, at full power, stirring after each minute for 2-3 minutes.
- Spread pretzels on paper towels to cool.
- The pretzels will crisp back up as the cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
If you like ranch flavored items I hope you give these gluten free ranch pretzels a try. It’s another easy snack to add you’re your gluten free recipe box.
Other Easy Gluten Free Snacks
Check out these other gluten free snacks.
- Restaurant Style Salsa – Who doesn’t like chips and salsa?
- Parmesan Crisps – An easy one ingredient snack or appetizer.
- Kettle Corn – A sweet and salty carnival favorite made at home!
- Microwave Potato Chips – I bet you didn’t know you could make potato chips in a microwave?
Gluten Free Ranch Pretzels
Ingredients
- 8 oz Gluten Free Pretzels, Twists or Sticks
- 2 Tbs. Ranch Dressing Mix or a one ounce package of mix
- 4 Tbs. Unsalted butter (Half Stick)
- ½ tsp. Dried Dill Weed
- ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp. Onion Powder
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300ºF.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy clean up.
- Pour the pretzels into a large bowl.
- Melt butter in the microwave safe container for 30-60 seconds until melted. You could also melt over low heat in small sauce pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients together.
- Pour the melted butter over the pretzels and mix well.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the pretzels and mix thoroughly to coat all of the pretzels.
- Spread the pretzels onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes stirring, mixing the pretzels 15 minutes into the cooking time.
- Remove from oven and cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ranch Dressing – We like buying a large bottle of ranch dressing mix. Sometimes you want a bolder ranch flavor. This makes it easy to adjust the amount of ranch used on the pretzels.
- Pretzels – Gluten free pretzels seem to come in smaller portioned bags, unlike the conventional ones. Snyder’s of Hanover is a good gluten free brand and it is reasonably priced.
- Butter vs Oil – I use butter in my recipe because I like the buttery taste the pretzels get from it. You could use a neutral oil such as canola or vegetable. Substitute the 4 Tablespoons of Butter for 4 Tablespoons of oil.
- The Spices – Maybe you want more dill or less garlic on your pretzels? No problem, adjust the spice amounts at will.
- Pour the pretzels into a large microwave safe bowl.
- In a separate small microwave safe bowl, melt butter in the microwave 30-60 seconds until melted.
- Mix the dry ingredients together.
- Pour the melted butter over the pretzels and mix well.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the pretzels and mix thoroughly to coat all of the pretzels.
- Microwave on high, uncovered in 1 minute increments, at full power, stirring after each minute for 2-3 minutes.
- Spread pretzels on paper towels to cool.
- The pretzels will crisp back up as the cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
