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Fire Crackers (Seasoned Saltines) Recipe

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Apr. 25, 2017

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Mar. 7, 2024
"Fire Crackers" (Saltine crackers seasoned with ranch and red pepper flakes) sit in a small oval serving dish.

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”.

Fire Crackers Recipe (Saltines seasoned with ranch, and red pepper flakes) are stacked on top of one another.

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 Crackers Recipe (Saltines seasoned with ranch, and red pepper flakes) are stacked on top of one another.

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. 

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  • 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

Saltine crackers and seasoned with ranch, red pepper flakes, and garlic. A delicious, easy-to-make snack! 
4.89 from 9 votes
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Fire Crackers are Saltine crackers seasoned with ranch and red pepper flakes
Prep Time: 35 minutes mins
Total Time: 35 minutes mins
Servings: 20

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: 188kcal (9%)
Author: Jessica Pinney
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70 responses

  1. Lisa
    August 24, 2015

    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!

    Reply
  2. Amy
    October 21, 2016

    I made them with mini-saltines … everyone in my office LOVED them! Quick, easy & delicious!

    Reply
  3. Aunt Sammie
    November 1, 2016

    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

    Reply
    1. Donna Roysdon Hogue
      August 26, 2019

      I love your tweaking. I don’t like canola oil

      Reply
  4. Linda Lane
    December 31, 2016

    Do you have to use unsalted crackers ?

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      December 31, 2016

      No, but you may find the salt to be too much combined with the other ingredients.

      Reply
  5. Alyssa Ramirez
    March 2, 2017

    How do I store leftovers? Just tried this and it was amazing!

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      March 2, 2017

      I’m glad you liked them, Alyssa! We just store them in ziploc bags.

      Reply
  6. g
    May 18, 2017

    Don’t these turn out greasy and soggy from all the oil ? Inquiring minds want to know. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      May 18, 2017

      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.

      Reply
  7. Ashima
    November 8, 2017

    What a great way to ‘updoing’ regular crackers! Definitely making them with different spice mixes for the next gathering:-)

    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  8. Sarah
    November 27, 2017

    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!

    Reply
  9. Elaine @ Dishes Delish
    November 27, 2017

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  10. Ben Myhre
    November 28, 2017

    hmm… seems like a simple and tasty snack!

    Reply
  11. Denise Wright
    November 28, 2017

    My son made some fire cornflakes this summer and the they were surprisingly awesome. I can’t wait to show him this recipe!

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      November 28, 2017

      Cornflakes?! I would have never thought of that but it sounds like a genius idea! I will have to give it a try.

      Reply
  12. Patti
    November 28, 2017

    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.

    Reply
  13. Leslie Haasch
    December 1, 2017

    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!

    Reply
  14. Anne Murphy
    December 1, 2017

    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.

    Reply
  15. Helene
    December 2, 2017

    Yummy this sounds like some awesome
    Snacks!!
    I shall try this for the tea party tomorrow!!
    Thanks for such a lovely recipe!

    Reply
  16. Karyl | Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade
    December 3, 2017

    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

    Reply
  17. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
    December 3, 2017

    I’ve made these before – such a fun, surprisingly addictive snack!

    Reply
  18. Lynette
    December 4, 2017

    These would be amazing next to a plate of cheeses for the holidays. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices
    December 4, 2017

    So simple to make for such a great result! I can easily imagine they can become addictive!

    Reply
  20. Thomas Cooley
    December 5, 2017

    Purchase the Savory saltine seasoning to do saltines. Much easier, no baking, they are sooooo good

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      December 5, 2017

      There’s no baking involved with this recipe either…

      Reply
  21. Nell stumbo
    December 19, 2017

    Shouldn’t the crackers be put in the oven say about 325 degrees for a few minutes?

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      December 19, 2017

      This is a no-bake recipe, but if you’d like to put yours in the oven, feel free!

      Reply
  22. SueD
    December 23, 2017

    What is savory saltine seasoning? Inquiring minds must know!!

    Reply
  23. SueD
    December 23, 2017

    5 stars
    I love oysterettes. They’re addicting. Looking for ways to season up cheese nips, saltine crackers, ritz crackers, & goldfish

    Reply
  24. jan
    February 3, 2018

    What is the temp please someone

    Reply
  25. Bernice Hill
    June 11, 2018

    Saltines on Steroids! I love it. I bet they would be entirely addictive and also great on a cheese platter.

    Reply
  26. Evelyn Stark
    June 30, 2018

    I add 1bls of grated Parmesan Cheese

    Reply
  27. Brenda
    July 3, 2018

    You did not put temperature to cook crackers????

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      July 3, 2018

      Brenda, this is a no-cook recipe.

      Reply
  28. Arlene Stoebner
    August 3, 2018

    can vegetable oil be used rather than canola?

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      August 3, 2018

      Vegetable oil should work just fine. Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  29. Rhonnie
    October 1, 2018

    What is the calorie count for these. Recipe says 188. For how many?

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      October 11, 2018

      There are 20 servings if you make this recipe as directed with one box of Saltines.

      Reply
  30. James Andrews
    October 4, 2018

    These crackers are dangerous. You can’t eat just one. Oh no. All I can say is. They are flipping goooood!

    Reply
  31. Amanda Elston
    October 20, 2018

    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.

    Reply
  32. Sharon
    October 31, 2018

    I use red pepper flakes and taco seasoning instead of ranch dressing. Yummy!

    Reply
  33. Judy
    November 23, 2018

    Then do you bake these fire crackers. It says bake time 30 min. But no oven temp. showed.

    Reply
    1. Randi D
      May 5, 2019

      That is not a bake time. They stay in the container for 30 minutes, flipping every five minutes. NO BAKE RECIPE.

      Reply
  34. Ginger
    December 18, 2018

    Do they have to be unsalted crackers

    Reply
  35. Jennifer Cottingham
    December 29, 2018

    5 stars
    I know someone who used townhouse crackers. Even more dangerous.

    Reply
  36. Taylor
    January 17, 2019

    was looking for a cooking with canabis recipe, this is shockingly similar to what I was looking for;

    Reply
  37. c stephenson
    January 18, 2019

    Try cheese its mixed in with the saltines. I used the reduced fat. Pretty darn good.

    Reply
  38. Terry
    March 22, 2019

    5 stars
    Made these earlier today! Yummy!

    Reply
  39. Sue
    May 22, 2019

    I love this recipe! I see they have a calorie count of 188. Any idea how many crackers are in a serving?

    Reply
  40. Theresa simione
    September 26, 2019

    Wow I tweaked a lot but delicious…olive oil, no ranch used dry onion soup mix and all other ingredients…un baked great baked 10 minutes still great. Wow! Thanks

    Reply
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