Description
Nothing brings a crowd to the kitchen faster than the bold, fiery crunch of Texas firecrackers. These crispy, flavor-packed bites wrapped in spice and ranch seasoning have a way of vanishing by the handful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (16 oz) Saltine crackers (about 4 sleeves)
- 1 cup Canola oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Place all saltine crackers into a large sealable plastic bag or airtight container. Keep them stacked neatly to avoid breaking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the canola oil, ranch mix, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture over the crackers. Seal the bag or container and gently turn it multiple times to coat all the crackers evenly without breaking them.
- Let the coated crackers sit for 15 minutes, then flip the bag or container again. Allow the crackers to soak up the flavor for 3 to 4 hours or ideally overnight, flipping occasionally.
- Once they’re dry and flavorful, transfer to an airtight container. Serve straight from the jar or bowl.
Notes
- Ensure the crackers are fully coated by turning the bag slowly and allowing enough time to soak in flavors.
- Customize the spiciness by adjusting the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- For an extra kick, consider adding a bit of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 crackers
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Texas firecrackers, spicy appetizers, game day snacks, spicy cheese crackers