This recipe takes Saltine crackers and seasons them with ranch, red pepper flakes, and garlic. A delicious, easy-to-make snack!
I found this recipe while perusing Pinterest and thought to myself, “What an easy little snack”.
Saltines by themselves don’t really do much for me, but add some flavor to them and I’m on board.
These can be addictive though so be careful!
If I were to make these again, I think I’d try using oyster crackers. They’re more bite-sized and easier to pop in your mouth. Although I guess that could be dangerous as well…..either way…delicious!
Fire Cracker Ingredients:
- Unsalted Saltine Crackers
- Ranch Dressing Mix
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Garlic Powder
- Canola Oil
How To Make Fire Crackers:
Mix the oil and seasonings together in a small bowl.
You need to place the saltine crackers in some kind of sealable container. I like to use these containers, but Ziploc bags also work well.
After the crackers are in your container, cover with oil and seasoning mixture. Turn the bag or container over every 5 minutes for 30 minutes to ensure the crackers are evenly coated.
That’s it! Your fire crackers are ready to eat.
* From time to time I get a comment or e-mail from someone saying I left out the cooking instructions for this recipe. Please note that this is a no-cook recipe for fire crackers. If you want to toast them in the oven, feel free, but we never do.
Other snack recipes:
- Ritz Bits Fire Crackers
- Buffalo Spiced Nuts Recipe
- Old Bay & Bacon Peanuts
- Crock Pot Duck Fat Chex Mix
- Crock Pot Garlic & Onion Beer Boiled Peanuts
These Fire Crackers Go Great With:
- Corn & Crab Chowder
- Goat Cheese Tomato Soup Bread Bowl
- Instant Pot Caramelized Onion Dip
- Best Pimento Cheese Recipe
Fire Crackers (Seasoned Saltines) Recipe
- Prep Time: 35 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 20 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Box of Unsalted Saltine Crackers (4 sleeves)
- 1 Cup of Canola Oil
- 1 (1 ounce) Packet of Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
- 2 tbsp of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 Glad Plastic Containers (8 Cup)
Instructions
- Place two sleeves of crackers into each Glad container.
- In a bowl, mix oil, ranch dressing mix, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder.
- Continue to stir the mixture. You don’t want the red pepper flakes to settle.
- Drizzle half the mixture into each container, over the crackers.
- Put lids on the containers and turn upside down every 5 min. for 30 min.
- Will keep for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Calories: 188
Lisa says
I love these! I usually make them on 4th of July week for snacks and use all the tiny baby crackers of each kind! The folks at work love these large ones with Chili! Yum!
Amy says
I made them with mini-saltines … everyone in my office LOVED them! Quick, easy & delicious!
Aunt Sammie says
I got a little creative and substituted olive oil and butter for the bland canola oil. And, I used your suggested oyster crackers (wow, those are a little pricey! $3+ for 9 oz). They tasted great, if a little salty from the Ranch powder. Next time, I will use the same oil mix but forego the Ranch powder due to its high salt content and use typical Ranch herbs, along with the garlic powder and chili flakes. A little tweaking and these will be addictive!
Thanks for the recipe.
Aunt Sammie
Donna Roysdon Hogue says
I love your tweaking. I don’t like canola oil
Linda Lane says
Do you have to use unsalted crackers ?
Jessica Pinney says
No, but you may find the salt to be too much combined with the other ingredients.
Alyssa Ramirez says
How do I store leftovers? Just tried this and it was amazing!
Jessica Pinney says
I’m glad you liked them, Alyssa! We just store them in ziploc bags.
g says
Don’t these turn out greasy and soggy from all the oil ? Inquiring minds want to know. 🙂
Jessica Pinney says
It is not the first time I’ve been asked that! Surprisingly, no, the crackers do not get soggy. Saltines, for whatever reason, retain their structural integrity.
Ashima says
What a great way to ‘updoing’ regular crackers! Definitely making them with different spice mixes for the next gathering:-)
Thanks for sharing
Sarah says
This is great– I don’t love saltines, but every time I need them for something, I’m always frustrated that they only come in massive boxes! What a great way to use up the leftovers!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
Oh my goodness! I can just imagine how addicting these delicious saltines are. Seriously. I love saltines anyway, but gussy them up like you did. Hold me back!
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Ben Myhre says
hmm… seems like a simple and tasty snack!
Denise Wright says
My son made some fire cornflakes this summer and the they were surprisingly awesome. I can’t wait to show him this recipe!
Jessica Pinney says
Cornflakes?! I would have never thought of that but it sounds like a genius idea! I will have to give it a try.
Patti says
I have done something similar to this with pretzels, and oyster crackers, and I have been wondering about flavoring Saltines. I always finished my pretzels, or oyster crackers, in the oven. I read above that they don’t get soggy. I’m surprised, but I love that I don’t have to do that extra step.
Leslie Haasch says
I have such a love/hate relationship with these – they’re so good, but so addictive that I eat nothing but these until they’re all gone!
Anne Murphy says
Well, that certainly sounds like a way to improve some bland crackers! LOL (Not a saltine fan myself…) Though I might go with oyster crackers for that munch factor. Hmm…
A great snack to put out at a party.
Helene says
Yummy this sounds like some awesome
Snacks!!
I shall try this for the tea party tomorrow!!
Thanks for such a lovely recipe!
Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says
I love simple recipes like this! Perfect for the holidays, when everything is crazy. These would be so great as a last-minute idea for a party too
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
I’ve made these before – such a fun, surprisingly addictive snack!
Lynette says
These would be amazing next to a plate of cheeses for the holidays. Thanks for sharing!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
So simple to make for such a great result! I can easily imagine they can become addictive!
Thomas Cooley says
Purchase the Savory saltine seasoning to do saltines. Much easier, no baking, they are sooooo good
Jessica Pinney says
There’s no baking involved with this recipe either…
Nell stumbo says
Shouldn’t the crackers be put in the oven say about 325 degrees for a few minutes?
Jessica Pinney says
This is a no-bake recipe, but if you’d like to put yours in the oven, feel free!
SueD says
What is savory saltine seasoning? Inquiring minds must know!!
SueD says
I love oysterettes. They’re addicting. Looking for ways to season up cheese nips, saltine crackers, ritz crackers, & goldfish
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jan says
What is the temp please someone
Bernice Hill says
Saltines on Steroids! I love it. I bet they would be entirely addictive and also great on a cheese platter.
Evelyn Stark says
I add 1bls of grated Parmesan Cheese
Brenda says
You did not put temperature to cook crackers????
Jessica Pinney says
Brenda, this is a no-cook recipe.
Arlene Stoebner says
can vegetable oil be used rather than canola?
Jessica Pinney says
Vegetable oil should work just fine. Let me know how it turns out!
Rhonnie says
What is the calorie count for these. Recipe says 188. For how many?
Jessica Pinney says
There are 20 servings if you make this recipe as directed with one box of Saltines.
James Andrews says
These crackers are dangerous. You can’t eat just one. Oh no. All I can say is. They are flipping goooood!
Amanda Elston says
I make these but use oyster crackers and fiesta ranch seasoning with red pepper flakes for a kick and no garlic powder. They go great in chili for an added spice.
Sharon says
I use red pepper flakes and taco seasoning instead of ranch dressing. Yummy!
Judy says
Then do you bake these fire crackers. It says bake time 30 min. But no oven temp. showed.
Randi D says
That is not a bake time. They stay in the container for 30 minutes, flipping every five minutes. NO BAKE RECIPE.
Ginger says
Do they have to be unsalted crackers
Jennifer Cottingham says
I know someone who used townhouse crackers. Even more dangerous.
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Taylor says
was looking for a cooking with canabis recipe, this is shockingly similar to what I was looking for;
c stephenson says
Try cheese its mixed in with the saltines. I used the reduced fat. Pretty darn good.
Terry says
Made these earlier today! Yummy!
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Sue says
I love this recipe! I see they have a calorie count of 188. Any idea how many crackers are in a serving?