Spicy Fire Crackers Recipe With Ranch And Dill

Spicy Fire Crackers Recipe With Ranch And Dill

This spicy fire crackers recipe turns a box of saltine crackers into a crunchy, ranch-seasoned snack with real kick. Saltines get coated in vegetable oil, dry ranch seasoning, dried dill, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes, then baked low and slow until crisp. No fresh herbs or hot sauce needed, no special shopping trip required. Most of the time is hands-off, just letting the crackers sit and soak up the seasoning before they go in the oven.

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

No ziplock bag? A large bowl with a lid works just as well, just toss well so every cracker gets coated.
Shake the bag every 15 to 20 minutes while it rests so the seasoning doesn't settle in one spot.
Go lighter on the red pepper flakes for mild, or add cayenne pepper for more heat.
Keeps well either way, room temperature for a week or frozen for a couple of months, no need to thaw first.

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