Description
Spicy Southern Snackers combine hearty Southern flavors with a kick of heat that delights palates. Crispy, zesty treats promise a memorable snack experience you’ll savor with pure culinary excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (12 oz or 340 g) saltine or Ritz style crackers
- 1 cup (240 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) Italian seasoning
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) chili flakes
Instructions
- Prep Base: Transfer saltine crackers into a large, sturdy resealable plastic bag, ensuring ample space for thorough coating and movement.
- Oil Infusion: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over crackers, coating each piece with a glistening, even layer that promises rich flavor and crisp texture.
- Seasoning Blend: Sprinkle dried Italian herb blend and crushed red pepper flakes throughout the bag, creating a dynamic and zesty flavor profile that will tantalize taste buds.
- Marination Process: Seal bag tightly, removing excess air, then gently rotate and massage to distribute oil and spices uniformly without fracturing the delicate crackers.
- Flavor Development: Rest the bag in a cool, dark pantry at room temperature for 12-24 hours, occasionally turning to ensure comprehensive spice absorption and flavor integration.
- Serving Presentation: Carefully transfer marinated crackers to a serving platter, allowing excess oil to drain naturally, then pair with complementary dips like herbed sour cream or whipped feta for an elevated snacking experience.
Notes
- Maximize Oil Coating: Ensure each cracker gets a thorough, even olive oil layer by gently rotating the sealed bag, preventing dry spots and uneven flavor distribution.
- Spice Intensity Control: Adjust red pepper flakes quantity based on personal heat tolerance, allowing customization from mild to fiery hot.
- Optimal Marinating Time: Let crackers absorb flavors between 12-24 hours for deep, rich taste profiles, with periodic bag rotation enhancing overall seasoning penetration.
- Storage Smart Tip: Keep marinated crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, maintaining crisp texture and robust flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg