Alabama Fire Crackers- this savory, spicy snack is a long time southern party favorite. Made with Saltine crackers, ranch seasoning, and lots of crushed red pepper flakes, it’s hard to not want to eat cracker after cracker.
So Easy To Make
This recipe only takes about 10 minutes to make. You’ll combine 2 packets of Ranch dressing mix, some garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes with oil in a large ziptop bag. Add a box of Saltine crackers and then close the bag and gently turn it until all the crackers are coated.
Let Sit 24 Hours
Once the crackers are completely coated, let them sit for 24 hours, or at least overnight.
Bake The Crackers
Spread the crackers out in a single layer on baking sheets. Note: You may have to do 2 batches. Bake at 250 degrees for 15 minutes.
How To Serve Alabama Fire Crackers
Not only do these crackers make a great snack or party food, they go great with a bowl of soup or chili.
Level Of Spiciness
With 2 to 3 tablespoons of crushed red pepper flakes, these crackers are seriously spicy! If you want them less spicy, just add 1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper flakes. They will still be delicious with lots of ranch flavor.
Variation
Try using Ritz crackers , club crackers, oyster crackers or Cheez-Its instead of Saltines
Recipe Tip
This recipe can easily be cut in half.
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Alabama Fire Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups vegetable or canola oil
- 2 (1-ounce) packets Ranch dressing mix
- 2 to 3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) box Saltine crackers
Instructions
- Add oil, ranch dressing mix, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to a gallon zip-top bag. Close and shake until combined.
- Add saltine crackers to the bag. Close and gently turn the bag until all crackers are coated.
- Let bag sit at room temperature overnight.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Arrange crackers in single layers on baking sheets. (Do multiple batches if neccesary.)Bake for 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Made this recipe but the crackers are soaked in oil even after baking. The oil amount I will cut in half if I try them again.
I made these last night so it will be around 12 hours soon and according to your recipe to bake them, I just took a sample and they taste great without the baking like I did with the different recipe, but this time I wanna bake them
Turned out amazing ! I’ll definitely be making again
These were not only easy but delicious and a big hit. Will make again!
Just made these and used canola oil and I put on cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes at 250 they came out perfect. So good.
I have recently discovered ranch and saltines just cuz I’m hungry and times is tough . Im thinking I’m a weirdo and then I come across this today and I think I’ve found my new crunchy snack, I discovered it by accident didn’t know it was actually a thing,🙄😂😂😂
These are so good! I make my neighbor a batch every year, and they do so enjoy them.
OMG! We LOVE these crackers. so easy and extremely delicious.
Love these. I’ve never seen a need to bake them though. Maybe I will try it next time they’re still crispy without baking them.
These are amazing!!! 😃 I have tried several recipes and this is by far the best!!!!👌🏻