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
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Fire Crackers (Seasoned Saltines) Recipe
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.
Richard says
Yes made for a chill cook off at Chruch first time at church .
Have done it at work before
Christel Mauldin says
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Janet Sweatmon says
How many crackers is a serving for 188 calories?
Crackers are great!!!
Lynn Adam says
Can you use saltine crackers?
Jodi says
I made a similar recipe with whole grain Saltines, 1 & 1/3 cup Canola oil, 1q T. Cayenne pepper and 1 t. Garlic powder. Used one lg. container with a snap on lid. Addictive!
Temy Teel says
I made these using club minis… Very good!
Cheryl says
Sooo good!!
Courtnee P says
How long do these stay fresh? Or how long have you made them in advance without diminishing the taste? Thank you!
Randall Smith says
Great recipe just had the 5 tr old granson help me.
Brent Peart says
They were easy to make and delicious too.
Teresa Moore says
I make them with olive oil. Has any body tried it with oyster crakers?
Evelyn says
No but I tried with townhouse crackers
Robin Haddox says
I have used oyster crackers. Very good as well. I bake mine though, for 20 minutes at 200* F. I stack them on cooling racks on a baking sheet and bake. I have never tried this recipe without baking the crackers.
Marie Bjoek says
I I love these made them several times and everyone loves them. So easy to do and quick. I have given this idea to several people in my family.
Evelyn says
Wow I love this recipe definitely never will have plain saltine crackers again. Thanks
Nancy T Williams says
Yes I made this it was wonderful.
Every person there went home and made it
Beth says
Yummy! Made several times
Janice Speck says
I made these and I love them except the red pepper flakes fall off so easily, have more at the bottom of my plate than on my crackers. Could I possible substitute cayenne pepper for the flakes?
Lori says
Just sounds super delish. My honey and myself eat tons of white crackers or saltines. He does more then me so I figured he only snacks in them I will make some home made and spice them up with poopie or caraway which I love!!! Ty so much for this recipe I will rerate after I try these okay… Happy 4th of July coming up soon!!!!!