• Preheat oven to 200℉. Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
• Place 16 oz pretzels in a roasting pan.
For this recipe you may use 16 oz of regular pretzels or 24 oz of pretzel snack rods.

Prepare the Spice Mixture

• Using a glass measuring cup, combine 2/3 cup vegetable oil, 2 1/2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne red pepper. Whisk together until everything is blended.
• Pour the spice mixture over the pretzels, stirring as you pour. Be sure to scrape out every drop with a rubber spatula.
• Gently stir the pretzels until all are coated in the spiced oil.

Bake the Pretzels

• Cover the roasting pan with a lid and place in a preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes and again at the end.
• Allow to cool before serving. Store in a tightly covered container for up to a month, although I doubt they will last that long.
• This recipe will serve 12-14 people. I like to store them in a 2-quart container, which works perfectly for afternoon snacking.