Description
Spicy Alabama fire crackers deliver a zesty kick to snack time. Crisp crackers coated in ranch seasoning and red pepper flakes make party guests crave more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black pepper
- 1 cup (240 ml) canola oil
- 1 box (16 oz / 453 g) saltine crackers
Instructions
- Transfer saltine crackers into a spacious, airtight container with secure closure.
- Whisk together canola oil with ranch seasoning blend, aromatic spices including garlic and onion powder, crushed red pepper, and ground black pepper in a mixing vessel.
- Drizzle the seasoned oil mixture evenly across crackers, ensuring complete coverage by gently rotating and tumbling the container.
- Allow crackers to marinate and absorb flavors for a minimum of 4 hours, periodically rotating the container to distribute seasonings uniformly.
- Calibrate oven temperature to 250F (120C) and prepare a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange crackers in a precise, single layer without overlapping to guarantee consistent heat distribution.
- Roast crackers for 15-20 minutes, using a spatula to rotate them midway through cooking duration to prevent uneven browning.
- Remove from oven and permit crackers to cool completely at room temperature, allowing seasoning to set and crisp texture to develop.
- Transfer to serving dish or storage container, ensuring crackers remain crisp and flavorful.
Notes
- Opt for unsalted saltine crackers to control sodium levels and adjust spiciness to personal preference.
- Try different dried herbs like dill or cayenne pepper for unique flavor variations.
- Use gluten-free crackers to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Allow crackers to cool completely to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg