Description
Spicy alabama fire crackers bring zesty flavor to snack time with ranch-seasoned crackers that pack a serious punch. Crisp, tangy, and addictively spicy, you’ll find these crackers impossible to resist at parties or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Crackers:
- 1 box (16 ounces / 453 grams) saltine crackers
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 to 3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) ranch dressing mix
Liquid:
- 1 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Transfer saltine crackers into a large, resealable plastic bag or container, ensuring ample space for mixing.
- Create a vibrant seasoning blend by whisking canola oil with ranch mix, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until thoroughly combined.
- Carefully drizzle the spiced oil mixture over the crackers, then seal the bag securely and gently rotate to coat each cracker evenly with the seasoning.
- Allow the crackers to marinate at room temperature for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight, periodically rotating the bag to ensure uniform flavor absorption.
- Position the oven rack in the center and preheat to 250F (120C), creating an ideal low-temperature environment for seasoning infusion.
- Arrange the seasoned crackers in a single, uncrowded layer on a large baking sheet, preventing overlapping to guarantee consistent heat distribution.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, using a spatula to carefully flip the crackers midway through the cooking process to promote even crisping and flavor development.
- Remove from the oven and let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheet, allowing the seasoning to set and the crackers to reach maximum crunchiness.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting the amount of crushed red pepper flakes for those who prefer milder or spicier snacks.
- Store crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain their crispy texture and zesty flavor.
- Experiment with alternative seasonings like Cajun mix or Italian herbs to create unique flavor variations that suit different taste preferences.
- Prep these crackers in advance for parties or game nights, as they become more flavorful when allowed to marinate longer before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg