Description
Spicy Alabama Fire Crackers deliver an explosive crunch of zesty ranch and red pepper flavors that dance across crackers with southern charm. Simple ingredients create a bold snack perfect for gatherings, parties, and spontaneous cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (16 ounces / 454 grams) saltine crackers
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) canola oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) crushed red pepper flakes
Spice Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange saltine crackers in a spacious, airtight resealable container or heavy-duty plastic bag.
- Craft a zesty seasoning blend by vigorously whisking canola oil with ranch seasoning mix, creating a fragrant and spicy infusion of red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper.
- Meticulously drizzle the aromatic oil mixture over the crackers, ensuring complete coverage by gently rotating and shaking the container.
- Allow the crackers to marinate and absorb the bold flavors, resting undisturbed for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight.
- Periodically rotate the container to guarantee uniform seasoning distribution and maximum flavor penetration.
- Once fully infused, transfer the crackers to a serving platter, revealing their golden, perfectly seasoned exterior.
- Serve these tantalizing spicy crackers as a addictive snack that promises a kick of heat and robust seasoning in every crisp bite.
Notes
- Spice Levels Can Be Customized by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes for those who prefer milder or more intense heat.
- Gluten-Free Option works perfectly by swapping regular saltine crackers with gluten-free crackers to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prevent Soggy Crackers by ensuring the oil mixture is evenly distributed and not overly saturated, which helps maintain crisp texture.
- Storage Tip involves keeping the crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, preserving their zesty flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 383 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg