Description
Sizzling southern party snack delivers a fiery kick of flavor that sparks excitement at gatherings. Crisp, zesty ingredients combine for an irresistible appetizer guests will devour with enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (16-ounce) box saltine crackers
- 1 2/3 cups (400 milliliters) vegetable or canola oil
Seasoning Mix:
- 2 (1-ounce) packets ranch dressing mix
- 2–3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious gallon-sized resealable bag and thoroughly combine all liquid and dry seasonings, creating a vibrant, fragrant coating mixture.
- Carefully introduce saltine crackers into the seasoning bag, gently rotating and tumbling to ensure complete and even coverage of each cracker.
- Allow the seasoned crackers to rest at ambient room temperature for approximately 12 hours, enabling the flavors to deeply penetrate and infuse the crackers.
- Preheat the oven to a low 250°F, which will gently crisp the crackers without burning the delicate seasonings.
- Arrange the seasoned crackers in a uniform, single layer across baking sheets, ensuring no overlapping to promote consistent crisping.
- Bake for precisely 15 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a perfect golden crispness without scorching, then remove from oven and allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for mild or extra spicy preferences.
- Use gluten-free crackers to make this snack suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Store in airtight container up to one week for maximum crunch and flavor preservation.
- Transform into gift by packaging in mason jars with decorative ribbon for homemade party favors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg