Southern Fire Crackers Baked with Ranch and Red Pepper Flakes

Southern Fire Crackers Baked with Ranch and Red Pepper Flakes

This Fire Cracker Recipe is a classic Southern tradition that transforms basic saltines into a savory, spicy snack. The spicy crackers are coated in a savory blend of ranch seasoning, garlic, dill, and a kick of red pepper flakes, then baked in the oven until golden brown. Perfect for serving as an appetizer, on game day, or at parties on their own, or with your favorite dips.

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Southern

Servings:

Prep Time: 1 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 1 25

Ingredients

▢ ¾ cup vegetable oil
▢ 1 package dry ranch dressing (1 oz)
▢ 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
▢ 1 teaspoon dried dill
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 8 ounces saltine crackers (2 sleeves)

Instructions

In a small bowl use a fork to whisk together the oil, dry ranch dressing, red pepper flakes, dill and garlic powder. Add crackers to a gallon ziplock bag and pour the oil mixture over the crackers. Seal the bag and gently shake so that the crackers are coated. Let sit for at least an hour shaking the bag occasionally.
Preheat oven to 250º. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread crackers out onto baking sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes turning half way through. The cracker should be slightly browned.

Barbara's Notes + Tips

You can control how spicy they are by changing the amount of red pepper flakes, or if you really want spicy, add some cayenne pepper.
These will stay fresh in the freezer and don't need to thaw before eating.

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