Description
Spicy texas firecrackers ignite flavor explosions with zesty ranch-coated crackers that crackle with bold southern heat. Crisp, tangy, and irresistibly addictive, you’ll find these crackers impossible to stop munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (16 ounces / 454 grams) saltine crackers
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) canola or vegetable oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) ranch dressing mix
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Optional Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Create a zesty marinade by whisking ranch dressing mix, oil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried dill in a large bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Transfer saltine crackers into a spacious resealable plastic bag, ensuring ample room for coating.
- Drizzle the prepared seasoning mixture directly over the crackers, making sure to cover every cracker surface.
- Seal the bag securely, then gently rotate and massage the bag to distribute the marinade evenly.
- Allow crackers to rest and absorb flavors for a minimum of 4 hours, ideally overnight, rotating the bag every half hour to ensure consistent seasoning coverage.
- Once crackers have completely absorbed the marinade and developed a rich, spicy coating, transfer to a serving dish.
- Serve at room temperature as a zesty, crunchy snack that delivers a bold flavor punch with each bite.
Notes
- Swap ranch mix for homemade seasoning to control sodium and customize flavors for dietary needs.
- Store marinated crackers in an airtight container for up to a week, maintaining crispness and preventing sogginess.
- Use gluten-free crackers or alternative bases like rice cakes for people with wheat sensitivities.
- Reduce red pepper flakes for milder versions or add extra for spice lovers, allowing personalized heat levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg