Description
Spicy Southern Fire Crackers bring zesty ranch-seasoned crackers to life with a kick of red pepper that ignites taste buds. Crisp crackers offer a simple snack perfect for gatherings where heat-seekers can’t resist grabbing handful after handful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (16 ounces / 454 grams) saltine crackers (about 4 sleeves)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) vegetable or canola oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Optional Flavor Enhancer:
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Combine all seasonings and oil in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a vibrant, aromatic marinade that will coat the crackers with intense flavor.
- Whisk the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the ranch seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional smoked paprika are completely integrated into the oil.
- The mixture should form a smooth, well-blended liquid with no dry seasoning clumps remaining, distributing the spices evenly for maximum taste distribution.
- This seasoned oil blend will serve as the primary flavoring agent, infusing the crackers with a bold, zesty profile that promises a fiery kick.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes to match personal heat tolerance.
- Use gluten-free ranch seasoning mix for a celiac-friendly version of these crackers.
- Store crackers in an airtight container to maintain crispness and prevent sogginess.
- Experiment with different types of crackers like whole wheat or butter crackers for varied textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 569 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg