Description
These Alabama Fire Crackers are a spicy, crunchy, and flavor-packed snack perfect for game days, holiday appetizers, or as a fun side for soup. Coated in ranch seasoning and red pepper flakes, these easy homemade crackers bring the heat with every bite! If you’re looking for quick dinner ideas or a fine dining recipe-inspired snack, this is the one to try.
Ingredients
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- 1 box (16 oz) Saltine crackers
- 1 1/2 cups canola oil
- 2 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 (1 oz) packets ranch seasoning
- 2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, add the canola oil, crushed red pepper, ranch seasoning, granulated garlic, and black pepper.
- Seal the bag and massage the seasonings and oil together until fully combined.
- Open the bag and add the Saltine crackers.
- Seal the bag again and gently rotate to evenly coat all the crackers.
- Let the bag rest overnight, flipping it once after an hour for even seasoning.
- Serve and enjoy your spicy Alabama Fire Crackers!
Notes
- For extra crunch, bake the coated crackers at 250°F for 15 minutes.
- Want more spice? Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the mix.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg