Description
Spicy Alabama Fire Crackers spark excitement with zesty ranch-seasoned crackers that deliver bold, crunchy flavor. Southern snack lovers will discover an irresistible kick perfect for parties and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (16 ounces / 453 grams) saltine crackers
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Transfer saltine crackers into a large, sealable plastic bag or sturdy container.
- Create a zesty seasoning blend by thoroughly mixing vegetable oil with ranch dressing mix, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the spiced oil mixture evenly over the crackers, ensuring complete coverage.
- Seal the container and gently rotate or shake to distribute the seasoning, making sure each cracker is thoroughly coated.
- Allow the crackers to marinate and absorb flavors for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, occasionally flipping the container to redistribute the seasoning.
- Preheat the oven to 250F (120C) and arrange the seasoned crackers in a single, uncrowded layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, rotating the pan midway through to ensure even crisping and flavor development.
- Remove from oven and let the crackers cool completely, allowing the seasoning to set and crisp up.
- Once cooled, transfer to a serving dish and enjoy the spicy, crunchy snack.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes, making spiciness perfect for different taste preferences.
- Use gluten-free crackers to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly snack that everyone can enjoy.
- Store crackers in an airtight container for up to two weeks, maintaining crispness and flavor intensity.
- Experiment with alternative seasonings like dried dill, cayenne, or Italian herbs to create unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg