Seasoned Pretzels with Taco Seasoning and Lime
Seasoned pretzels with taco seasoning are a great, easy-to-whip-up snack or game-day food! I love seasoned pretzels– with a few ingredients you can transform a whole bag of pretzels with very little fuss. These taco-seasoned pretzels are a great option to make a cheap bag of pretzels a little more tasty with a southwestern flair and a tangy burst of lime juice! Serve them all by themselves, or with a dip.
What to Dips to Serve with Seasoned Pretzels with Taco Seasoning
While I love these pretzels all by themselves too, given the choice I will always choose to dip these flavor bombs into a yummy dip. I love dips. And I love an excuse to eat dips— I am pretty sure this is 99% of the reason why I watch the Super Bowl. Below are some of my FAVORITE dips to pair with these pretzels.
- Guacamole
- Queso Con Salsa
- Red Pepper or Roasted Garlic Hummus
- 7 layer Dip
- Black Bean Dip
How to Make Seasoned Pretzels with Taco Seasoning
Seasoned pretzels with taco seasoning and lime are incredibly easy to make! Follow the instructions below to make the BEST seasoned pretzels!
- Preheat the oven to 250℉.
- Add the pretzels, oil, and taco seasoning to a large bowl. Toss the bowl until all the pretzels are evenly coated in oil and seasoning.
- Spread the pretzels into a single layer on a sheet pan. Place the pretzels in the oven and cook for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, juice two limes.
- After 10 minutes, remove the pretzels pour the lime juice on top of the hot pretzels, and toss the pretzels on the pan until evenly coated. Place the pretzels back into the oven and bake for 5 more minutes at 250℉.
Tips to Make the Best Seasoned Pretzels with Taco Seasoning
Don’t Forget the lime juice
I am a firm believer that a little bit of citrus makes ALL the difference in a recipe. These pretzels are no exception! The lime juice adds the perfect “lift” to this recipe. The acidity lightens the pretzels and brings the pretzels into a whole new level of FLAVOR. I see so many seasoned pretzel recipes that skip out on the citrus. Don’t overlook it in this recipe either.
Let the Pretzels Cool
Before storing the pretzels, give them time to cool and “set.” The pretzels should be cool to the touch, and you should no longer feel the “oil” on them.
Cook at a LOW Heat
Nobody wants a burnt pretzel. We want to make sure that the seasoning adheres to the pretzels, but we don’t want our pretzels to end up burnt! Set the oven to a low temperature (250 degrees Fahrenheit) so that the taco pretzels don’t overbake.
How to Store Your Pretzels
These seasoned pretzels taco seasoning and lime are wonderful to prep ahead of time for lunch box snacks, company snacks, or even a party.
Let your pretzels cool completely, before attempting to store the pretzels. Otherwise, your pretzels will become stale quickly and or could become “soggy” from the container’s condensation. Once your pretzels are cooled, store your seasoned pretzels in a sealed gallon-sized plastic bag or container.
Seasoned pretzels will last in a sealed container for around 2 weeks.
Seasoned Pretzels Ingredients
These seasoned pretzels are made with only 4 ingredients– most of which you can find in your pantry already!
- 1 lb bag of pretzels (16 oz)
- You can use any type of pretzel that you like in your recipe. I like to use mini twists because I think that they have a good amount of surface area to coat the pretzels, and are more bite-sized than larger varieties.
- 1 low-sodium taco seasoning packet
- I typically try to pick up a packet of low-sodium taco seasoning since the pretzels themselves are already quite salty.
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Vegetable oil is used as a flavorless oil to coat the pretzels and adhere to the seasoning of the pretzels.
- 2 limes, juiced
- The citrus juice adds the PERFECT amount of acidity to the pretzels and elevates the taco seasoning.
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Seasoned Pretzels with Taco Seasoning and Lime
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 lb bag plain mini twist pretzels
- 1 oz packet low sodium taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 limes juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250℉.
- Add the pretzels, oil, and taco seasoning to a large bowl. Toss the bowl until all the pretzels are evenly coated in oil and seasoning.
- Spread the pretzels into a single layer on a sheet pan. Place the pretzels in the oven and cook for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, juice two limes.
- After 10 minutes, remove the pretzels pour the lime juice on top of the hot pretzels, and toss the pretzels on the pan until evenly coated. Place the pretzels back into the oven and bake for 5 more minutes at 250℉.
