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Firecracker Crackers Recipe

Saltines soaked in oil, ranch mix, and crushed red pepper—an easy no-bake Firecrackers recipe with bold, spicy flavor.
Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Resting time8 hours
Total Time9 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Lucy

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups avocado, olive, or canola oil
  • 2 1-ounce packages original Ranch dressing mix
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 140 saltine crackers (this is approximate for 4 sleeves or one 16-ounce box)

Instructions

  • Add 2 1-ounce packages original Ranch dressing mix, 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes and 1 1/2 cups avocado, olive, or canola oil to a 2-gallon zipper bag.
    A plastic bag with uncooked pasta, flour, spices, and olive oil on a white surface, surrounded by small bowls and a metal measuring spoon.
  • Close the bag and use your hands to mix the seasoning well with the oil.
    A plastic zip-top bag filled with marinade sits on a plate, surrounded by small bowls of ingredients and a metal measuring spoon on a white surface.
  • Add 140 saltine crackers (this is approximate for 4 sleeves or one 16-ounce box), turning several times to coat the crackers.
    A ziplock bag filled with square crackers sits on a white surface, surrounded by small bowls containing oil, seasoning, and paprika.
  • Turn the bag every 15 minutes for at least 1 hour or until the oil is absorbed by the crackers. For the best flavor, leave the crackers in the bag 8-12 hours.
    Opened plastic bag filled with seasoned saltine crackers on a white surface, surrounded by stacked crackers, spices in small bowls, and a measuring spoon.
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