Deep Fried Pretzels

This is a good snack to serve as an appetizer. You may use a lot of variations on this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
  • ¼ tsp seasoned salt, garlic salt, or Italian seasoning
  • 2+ handfuls of pretzels
Deep Fried Pretzels

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Equipment

  • Deep saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Plate
  • Paper towels

Procedure

  1. Fill a deep saucepan partially full of canola oil. Heat up the oil.
  2. Cover a paper towel with seasoning (the paper towel will help absorb moisture). Then set paper towel on a plate.
  3. Use a spatula to drop pretzels into oil. Only leave them in for 2–3 seconds.
  4. Remove pretzels, and lay them out on bed of seasoning to dry. The oil may be used for multiple batches.