Description
Spicy texas firecrackers elevate simple crackers with a zesty ranch and red pepper kick. Crisp, addictive snacks perfect for parties or casual munching will have you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (16 oz / 454 g) saltine crackers
- 1 cup (240 mL) canola or vegetable oil
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) ranch dressing mix
- 2 tbsps red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Whisk together oil, ranch seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried dill in a large mixing bowl until uniformly blended, creating a vibrant flavor base.
- Cracker Preparation: Gently pour the saltine crackers into a large, sealable plastic bag, ensuring ample space for even coating.
- Seasoning Application: Stream the prepared marinade over the crackers, methodically rotating the bag to guarantee complete and consistent coverage, massaging the mixture to penetrate every cracker’s surface.
- Flavor Infusion: Seal the bag tightly and let the crackers marinate for 4-6 hours or overnight, intermittently rotating the bag every 30 minutes to promote balanced seasoning absorption.
- Serving Presentation: After marinating, carefully transfer the flavor-enhanced crackers to a serving platter, revealing their golden-hued, spice-laden exterior, ready to deliver a bold and zesty snacking experience.
Notes
- Cracker Coating Technique: Ensure each cracker receives an even, complete marinade coverage by gently tumbling the bag and rotating it periodically during the marinating process.
- Flavor Infusion Time: Allow minimum 4 hours of marinating, preferably overnight, to maximize taste intensity and allow seasonings to deeply penetrate crackers.
- Spice Level Adjustment: Modify red pepper flakes quantity to control heat – reduce for milder version or increase for extra spicy crackers matching individual heat tolerance.
- Storage Strategy: Store marinated crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, maintaining crisp texture and robust flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg