Firecracker Alabama Heat Seasoned Crackers
Servings: 40 pieces
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Oil or melted butter
- 1 Tablespoon Ranch seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Dehydrated onion - onion flakes
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 40 Saltine crackers
Instructions
- Place oil and all seasonings in a large zip-top bag.
- Close the bag and use your hands to squish together all of the ingredients to combine.
- Open the bag and add in the saltine crackers. (You may need to do this in two batches.)
- Close the bag and shake to coat the saltines in the seasoning mixture.
- Allow the saltines to sit out overnight to absorb the seasoning.
- Preheat oven to 250F.
- Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and spread the flavored crackers out on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the crackers are fully dry and set.
Notes
• Balance the heat: Crushed red pepper flakes are classic, but you can dial it up with cayenne or tone it down with smoked paprika. For layered flavor, add a pinch of onion powder and dried dill.
• Ranch mix matters: Use a high-quality ranch seasoning or make your own with dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and buttermilk powder for a cleaner taste.
• Oil infusion: Canola or vegetable oil works best—it’s neutral and helps the seasoning cling. Avoid olive oil, which can overpower the spice blend. Party-ready: Serve with pimento cheese, smoked sausage slices, or creamy dips for a Southern-style snack board.
• Ranch mix matters: Use a high-quality ranch seasoning or make your own with dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and buttermilk powder for a cleaner taste.
• Oil infusion: Canola or vegetable oil works best—it’s neutral and helps the seasoning cling. Avoid olive oil, which can overpower the spice blend. Party-ready: Serve with pimento cheese, smoked sausage slices, or creamy dips for a Southern-style snack board.