Firecracker Crackers (Print-Friendly Version)
Bold, crunchy saltines covered in ranch and garlic, loaded with crushed red pepper for heat you’ll remember.
# Ingredients List:
→ Seasoning Mixture
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3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
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28 g ranch dressing mix
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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120 ml olive oil
→ Base
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450 g saltine crackers
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Once they’re cooled off, you can put the crackers in a container with a lid or toss them onto a platter. Perfect for snacking or putting out for friends.
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Grab the crackers out of the oven and let them chill for a bit. This helps them get nice and crispy and lets the flavors soak in.
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Stick the crackers in the oven and bake for around 15 to 20 minutes. Give ’em a stir about halfway through so all the pieces get crunchy. Watch so they don’t get too dark.
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Set up your baking tray with a sheet of parchment and lay the crackers out flat in one even layer, not letting them stack up.
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Dump in all your saltines and gently toss them around so every cracker gets covered with the seasoned oil.
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Pour the olive oil, ranch mix, pepper flakes, onion and garlic powders, plus black pepper into your bowl. Mix everything up so it’s all blended together.
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Fire up your oven to 120°C. This keeps things slow and steady so the flavors get in every bite.
# Helpful Hints:
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Don’t want it spicy? Cut back or skip the red pepper flakes, or swap in some paprika if you like a little warmth.
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Throw in a little chili powder or cumin for a deeper kick.
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You can stir a spoonful of sour cream or cream cheese into the seasonings for a richer coating.
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Trying for no dairy? Use a vegan ranch mix or throw together dried dill, parsley, and more garlic powder instead of ranch.