Description
Zesty Alabama Firecrackers spark culinary excitement with their bold, spicy crunch. Crisp crackers dancing with ranch seasoning and red pepper flakes promise a flavor explosion that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Crackers and Coating:
- 1 box (16 oz) saltine crackers
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 1 tsp black pepper
Serving Options:
- 1 large sealed container or ziploc bag for mixing
Instructions
- Open the large sealed container or ziploc bag, ensuring it’s clean and dry.
- Carefully pour the vegetable oil into the container, creating a smooth base for the seasoning mixture.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix directly into the oil, whisking thoroughly to create a uniform liquid coating.
- Add red pepper flakes, garlic powder, dried dill, and black pepper to the oil mixture, blending until all spices are evenly distributed.
- Gently layer the saltine crackers into the container, making sure each cracker gets completely coated with the spicy oil mixture.
- Seal the container tightly and carefully rotate or gently shake to ensure every cracker is thoroughly covered with the seasoning.
- Allow crackers to marinate at room temperature for 1-2 hours, periodically turning the container to redistribute the spices.
- Once fully coated, spread crackers on a flat surface to air dry for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the seasonings to set.
- Transfer the Alabama Firecrackers to a serving platter or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Serve as a zesty, spicy snack that delivers a bold flavor punch with each crispy bite.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes to suit personal spice tolerance, ranging from mild to fiery hot.
- Use unsalted saltine crackers for better control of overall sodium content and flavor balance.
- Experiment with different seasoning variations like adding ranch powder, cayenne, or smoked paprika for unique flavor profiles.
- Store in cool, dry place to maintain crispness and prevent oil separation, ensuring maximum cracker quality and taste retention.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Curing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg