Taco Smoked Pretzel Bites

Once you start you won’t be able to stop snacking on these Taco Smoked Pretzel Bites! The perfect amount of taco seasoning coated onto Smoked Pretzel Bites to make them totally addicting. A big bowl of pretzels are a quick and easy party appetizer or snack made on your smoker that is great for holidays, parties, watching the game and so much more!

Give those boring pretzels a serious flavor upgrade and make smoked pretzels! Yes, you can take a bag of crunchy pretzels, season them, smoke them and you end up with an amazing snack or appetizer. This smoked pretzel bites recipe really makes the perfect snack.

We love to make these taco pretzels for parties, holidays, and game days because they’re always a hit! We also love to make smoked Chex mix and smoked nuts the same way.

We smoke pretzels flavored with taco seasoning on our pellet smoker and it couldn’t be easier. Pair this crunchy snack with some pulled pork taquitos and some chips and guacamole and everyone will fight over the last bite.

why you’ll love this recipe

• You only need 3 ingredients to make this super tasty snack.
• Just place your pan into the smoker, close the lid and go about the rest of your party prep. These are a hands off appetizer!
• These delicious smoked pretzel bites are ready after only 30 minutes in the smoker!

Ingredients for Smoked Pretzel Bites

• Pretzel Bites – We love sourdough pretzel bites, but you could use any type of pretzel.
• Taco Seasoning – Make your own homemade taco seasoning or pick up some packets at the store.
• Unsalted butter – You can use salted butter, but taco seasoning is quite salty so if you do that I would recommend using a low sodium taco packet. You can also use canola oil in place of butter.

More ideas to season smoked pretzels

Swap the taco seasoning and make ranch pretzels with a packet of ranch seasoning or another seasoning mix that you like. If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, cinnamon sugar pretzels are so yummy. There are a lot of ways to change it up!

If you like a little bit of spice, buy a spicy taco seasoning or add a few pinches of cayenne pepper.

What flavor wood chips should i use?

We use Traeger cherry pellets for this recipe and they work great! For smoked pretzels, fruit-flavored pellets like apple and cherry work best because the pretzels tend to soak up a lot of the smoky flavors. Fruity woods are a little lighter.

If you want a strong smoky flavor, try using hickory instead.

It’s always a good idea to use name-brand pellets because they are of higher quality.

How to make Taco Smoked Pretzel Bites

1. Melt butter in the microwave or in on the stovetop and then add the pretzels to the bowl. Gently stir to coat them.
2. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the top and stir again until the pretzels are coated.
3. Spread the seasoned pretzels on a baking sheet and place the sheet pan right on the grill grates. Smoke them for 30 minutes.
4. Once they are done, let them cool for a few minutes and then transfer them to a serving dish.

What to eat Smoked Pretzels with

Taco smoked pretzel bites are delicious plain or pair them with salsa, cheddar cheese dip, ranch dip, beer cheese dip, smoked queso dip or honey mustard dip!

how to store taco smoked pretzel bites

Store smoked pretzel bites in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to a week.

You can also make a double batch and freeze Taco Smoked Pretzel Bites in an airtight container or large ziplock bag. Pull them out and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

If you’ve never used your smoker to make a snack mix you have got to try it! It’s a really simple way to dress up a bowl of pretzels. Everyone will be hooked after one bite!

More easy appetizers

• Smoked Queso is a warm and cheesy dip that tastes amazing! 
• Make a batch of Little Smokies on your smoker and they’ll get rave reviews.
• Grab some tortilla chips because you’ll want to dip them in some delicious Corn Salsa!
• Smoked Pig Shots are the perfect appetizer to wow your friends!