Zesty Baked Fire Crackers
Recipe by:This Fire Crackers recipe delivers bold, zesty flavor with a light, crisp texture. A quick bake after marinating keeps them crunchy, rather than greasy, making them an easy make-ahead snack or party favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (237 ml) neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil
- 1 packet (28 grams) ranch seasoning 1 ounce
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (3 grams) garlic powder
- 1 box (454 grams) Saltine crackers 16 ounces, 4 sleeves
Instructions
- Add the oil, ranch seasoning, red pepper flakes, onion powder, and garlic powder to a large zip-top bag. Seal the bag and massage gently until the seasoning is fully blended into the oil.1 cup neutral oil, 1 packet ranch seasoning, 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Add the saltine crackers to the bag. Seal again and shake carefully until the crackers are coated on all sides.1 box Saltine crackers
- Let the crackers marinate for 12-24 hours at room temperature. Aim to flip them every 20 minutes for the first 2 hours, then a couple more times over the next day.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 250°F (121°C). Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
- Spread the crackers in a single layer on the pans. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the oil has absorbed and the crackers look matte. Cool before serving.
Notes
Yield: 160 crackers
Fire Crackers can be stored in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Baking makes them crispier and less greasy. But you can also skip the baking and serve them straight from the bag after marinating.
For a milder snack, reduce the red pepper flakes to 1 tablespoon, and for more heat, increase to 3 tablespoons.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
The nutritional facts provided are only estimates. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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