Alabama Fire Crackers
Alabama Fire Crackers are a spicy and savory snack made with red pepper flakes, ranch seasoning, and oil, baked on saltine crackers. It’s the perfect party snack and a cinch to make.
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If you need an easy snack for a get-together or party, look no further than these delicious crackers. They’re simple, but don’t be fooled, these crackers are pack a punch of flavor from spicy red pepper flakes and savory ranch seasoning mix. Alabama Fire Crackers are a beloved southern snack for good reason.
So easy to make
All you’ll need are saltine crackers, canola oil, red pepper flakes, a packet of ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and grated parmesan cheese. I’ll bet you have these simple ingredients already in your pantry!
Mix and marinate
In a bowl mix together the oil and seasonings. Add your crackers to a Ziploc bag, pour over the marinade, mix together, and let those flavors meld overnight, up to 24 hours. The next day bake for about 12 minutes. That’s it! So easy!
Tips and suggestions
- Adjust the spice to your taste. These are spicy! That’s why they are called fire crackers. Use less red pepper flakes if you don’t like it spicy, or omit it, you’ll still have a deliciously flavorful snack.
- Try this recipe with oyster crackers, Club crackers, or Cheez-It’s.
- Use canola or vegetable oil. Do not use olive oil, the taste will not be the same, the olive oil is too overpowering.
- This recipe uses two sleeves of saltine crackers; easily double or triple it for a large crowd. These fire crackers are perfect for a tailgate party.
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Alabama Fire Crackers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tbsp crushed red pepper or less to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 ounce envelope dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 sleeves of saltine crackers from a 16 ounce box
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together the oil, ranch, seasonings, and parmesan cheese.
- Add the crackers to a Ziploc bag. Pour over the marinade. Gently mix together in the bag until coated.
- Let the crackers marinate in the bag for 12 hours or overnight at room temperature, mixing every couple of hours.
- Preheat the oven to 250° F. Arrange the crackers in a single layer on 1 large sheet pan or 2 small sheet pans and bake for 12- 15 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust the spice to your taste. These are spicy! That’s why they are called fire crackers. Use less red pepper flakes if you don’t like it spicy, or omit it, you’ll still have a deliciously flavorful snack.
- Try this recipe with oyster crackers, Club crackers, or Cheez-It’s.
- Use canola or vegetable oil. Do not use olive oil, the taste will not be the same, the olive oil is too overpowering.
- This recipe uses two sleeves of saltine crackers; easily double or triple it for a large crowd. These fire crackers are perfect for a tailgate party.
Crackers are Sooo good can’t just eat one
They are so yummy! Definitely need a double batch 🙂