Description
Crispy southern spicy snack crackers dance with zesty ranch seasoning and cayenne pepper for a bold Southern bite. Guests will crave these addictive crackers that bring fiery warmth and irresistible crunch to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) saltine crackers
- 2 cups olive oil
- 4 tbsps (60 mL) ranch dressing mix
- 3 tbsps red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Whisk olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, ranch dressing mix, and red pepper flakes together in a large resealable plastic bag, massaging thoroughly to ensure complete seasoning integration.
- Cracker Coating: Gently add all four sleeves of crackers into the seasoned marinade, carefully rotating and tumbling to achieve a uniform spice coverage, then refrigerate overnight to deepen flavor complexity.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C) and arrange marinated crackers in a single, non-overlapping layer on a large baking sheet.
- Baking Process: Bake for 15 minutes, allowing seasonings to adhere and develop a crisp texture, or alternatively, enjoy directly from the bag for a softer snack experience.
- Serving: Once cooled, transfer to a serving container and savor the zesty, spice-infused crackers as a delectable appetizer or standalone snack.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Marinate crackers overnight in the refrigerator to allow spices to deeply penetrate and enhance taste complexity.
- Prevent Seasoning Clumping: Massage the bag thoroughly to ensure even distribution of marinade across all crackers.
- Achieve Perfect Texture: Bake at low temperature to create a crisp exterior while maintaining the cracker’s original structure.
- Serve with Versatility: Enjoy as a quick snack, party appetizer, or crunchy topping for salads and soups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg