Alabama Fire Crackers

4.12 from 118 votes

These Alabama Fire Crackers are easy to mix up and full of flavor. A little bit spicy, a lot savory, with the perfect hint of ranch they're a beloved Southern tradition that can be served as an easy snack or an appetizer.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time12 10

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 452kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

1 16 oz box saltine crackers
1 2/3 cup canola oil
2 1 oz pkts dry ranch dressing mix
2 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Add oil, ranch, red pepper, garlic, onion, and black pepper. Seal bag.
1 2/3 cup canola oil, 2 1 oz pkts dry ranch dressing mix, 2 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper
Using your hands mix ingredients around together until evenly combined.
Add crackers to the bag. Seal again.
1 16 oz box saltine crackers
Turn the bag over several times to coat crackers with the spice mix.
Lay the bag flat and let it sit for about an hour
Turn the bag over, repeating several times until the crackers are thoroughly coated with the spice mix.
Allow the bag to sit overnight.
Remove the crackers from the bag and serve.

Notes

Do Not Skip The Oil. The recipe will not turn out without the oil because it absorbs into the saltines and gives them a delicious texture of crisp, yet still smooth & crumbly. Without it, the crackers won't taste like much and the seasonings will just fall right off. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it!
You can sub vegetable oil, if that's a sticking point, but don't sub olive oil. Olive oil won't absorb nearly as well. While these crackers can be a bit 'greasy', with olive oil they will just be gross.
Increase or decrease the amount of red pepper flakes to adjust the heat to your liking. This is especially important to keep in mind if making this snack with kids in mind.

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