20 Salty Snacks to Satisfy All Your Cravings
Chips, pretzels, cheese straws—we want it all!
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A sprinkling of kosher salt adds a depth of flavor to any dish, but when the craving for something salty hits, you need something that really hits the spot! Of course, you can grab a bag of your favorite potato chips or pop open a container of peanuts, but making your own salty snacks is just as easy to do. Here, you'll find fun ways to satisfy your cravings with crunchy garlic-ranch party mix, salty ham and cheese pinwheels, and a spicy Sriracha style of popcorn that's totally irresistible.
Most of these homemade salty snacks would be perfect for your spread of Super Bowl recipes. Just take a look at the fried foods like deep-fried pickles, pepperoni queso, or classic finger foods like pigs in a blanket topped with everything bagel seasoning. They also make the perfect movie snacks, especially ahead of awards season. Grab a handful of Ree Drummond's spicy potato chips or dig into a platter of loaded cheese fries. If you're feeling a little ambitious, try braiding your own salted pretzels. That said, not all of these snacks achieve that briny flavor with salt alone. Dried herbs and seasonings can be one of the best salt substitutes if you're on a health journey (because hey, that doesn't mean the cravings subside).
Any one of these recipes will have you drooling in no time. In fact, you'll probably want to grab a can of Dr Pepper to quench your thirst after eating all these salty snacks!
Pigs in a Blanket
There's something about tiny sausages wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough that's so irresistible. But we're taking things one step further by topping them with everything bagel seasoning for added flavor.
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Spiced-Up Potato Chips
Here's a fun way to doctor up a bag of kettle-cooked potato chips. Ree warms them up until they're slightly golden, then adds garlic salt, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper.
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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Sliced deli ham is inherently salty so it's perfect for satisfying any craving. Add three types of cheese and ranch dressing, then roll it all up in crescent roll dough.
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Garlic-Ranch Party Mix
Homemade ranch seasoning and crunchy mix-ins, like pretzel sticks, roasted nuts, and popcorn make this snack great for munching on. Once you start, it'll be hard to stop.
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Fried Pickles
With a seasoned buttermilk breading and a crispy crunch, these fried pickles are so much fun to eat. We like to serve them up with ranch dressing for dipping!
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Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Store-bought pizza dough makes this crowd-pleasing snack even easier to make at home. Just roll it up with slices of pepperoni and cheese, then bake until melty and golden.
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Cheese Fries
Grab a bag of frozen French fries to make this over-the-top snack. It's topped with melty cheese sauce, crispy bacon, pickle chips, and chives.
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Pepperoni Queso
Spicy, cheesy, and salty all at once—the only way to make this queso better would be to serve it up with salted pretzel bites!
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Horseradish Deviled Eggs
Each one of these spicy deviled eggs is topped with a crunchy barbecue potato chip to satisfy that potato chip craving. It's a fun new way to make this potluck favorite.
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Thingies
You only need three ingredients to make this popular appetizer. It's basically just like jalapeño poppers, but even easier!
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Spicy Sriracha Popcorn
This recipe for stovetop popcorn comes together in a matter of minutes! Thanks to a combination of melted butter and hot Sriracha, it'll spice up movie night or any night for that matter.
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Olive Tapenade
Even salty snacks can be elegant—and this briny olive tapenade spread proves it! Serve it up with creamy goat cheese and slices of French bread for a DIY crostini.
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Popcorn Chicken
You'll be licking your fingers after munching on these poppable crispy chicken bites. They're just like the kind you might find at a fast food chain.
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Fancy Roasted Cocktail Nuts
Don't be fooled by the name, these mixed nuts might look fancy but they're incredibly easy to make! They're herby, zesty, spiced, and perfectly balanced with a hint of maple syrup.
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Air Fryer French Fries
Salty snacks aren't typically known for being healthy, but making these French fries in an air fryer is one step in the right direction. It eliminates the need for a greasy pot of oil!
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Soft Pretzels
These homemade pretzels are just the way we like 'em: big, chewy, soft, and salty! You'll want to use coarse sea salt for that classic crunchy topping.
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Spicy Air Fryer Chickpeas
When chickpeas are tossed in bold spices and cooked in an air fryer, something magical happens! They become a crispy, crunchy, addicting snack that you can grab by the handful.
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Fried Mac and Cheese Bites
To give these mac and cheese bites even more salty flavor, they're coated in crushed potato chips for the ultimate crunch factor.
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Cheese Straws
This crunchy bar snack looks impressive but it's easy to make in your own kitchen. Try it with shredded cheddar, bit of parmesan cheese, or even Gruyere if you'd like!
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Pretzel Dogs
Salty pretzels meets salty hot dogs in this fun grab-and-go snack. Just be sure to serve them up with mustard for dipping!
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