Fire Crackers

Spice up your snack game with this simple recipe for homemade Fire Crackers using saltine crackers. These spicy, seasoned crackers are perfect for serving as a party starter, cheese boards, served alongside soup and chili or to satisfy your spicy snack craving!

Easy Fire Crackers Recipe

These spicy saltine crackers are so fun to make! In this recipe, classic saltines are seasoned and marinated in vegetable oil, then baked to set the flavor. The crushed red pepper flakes bring the heat hence the name. You can serve these addictive crackers warm or at room temperature as a snack, as a side for soup or salads or with ranch dip to balance the spice. How to make quick and easy Saltine Fire Cracker Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Crackers – Remove saltine crackers from the sleeves. Set aside.
• Prepare the Marinade – In a large gallon size plastic storage bag add the oil, ranch salad dressing, crushed red pepper flakes, dill, granulated garlic and onion powder. Seal the bag and gently shake the oil mixture to combine.
• Combine – Add the crackers to the bag. Seal and gently shake and turn to coat. Lay flat on the counter and let marinate for several hours or overnight.
• Bake – Preheat the oven to 250°F. Remove crackers from marinade and arrange side by side in a single layer on a sheet pan.
• Cool or Serve Warm – Bake firecrackers per the recipe then set aside to cool.

How to Make the BEST Fire Crackers Recipe (with Saltine Crackers)

• Key ingredients you’ll need to make Southern Fire Crackers Recipe: One box of saltine crackers, vegetable oil or olive oil, dry Ranch salad dressing mix, crushed red pepper flakes, dried dill, granulated garlic or garlic powder and onion powder.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Measuring cups and spoons, large sheet pans, gallon size or larger Ziploc bag.
• Dill isn’t a classic addition to these spicy crackers but I always add it to my batch of salty crackers to expand the flavor profile. You can omit the dill or replace it with dried parsley or Italian seasoning.
• You can use any brand of saltine crackers for this recipe including private label store brands if that’s your preference.
• If you have dry Ranch salad dressing mix on hand in a bulk container, you’ll need about 4 tablespoons for these Alabama crackers.
• You can adapt the level of spice by using more, or less, crushed red pepper flakes.
• Some people opt not to bake these spicy crackers. You can do that, but I highly recommend baking them, it does make a difference in the flavor.
• These spicy crackers can be made with Ritz crackers, too.
• Serving Suggestions: These spicy saltine crackers can be served as an appetizer with dips and cheese balls, with soup and chili, to accompany a cheese board or given as homemade gifts. Another family favorite is this Ranch Oyster Crackers recipe ideal for homemade gifts and snacking.
• Storage and Leftovers: You can store Firecrackers at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.

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Fire Crackers

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword easy-fire-crackers-recipe, southern-fire-crackers

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Marinade Time 8 hours hours

Total Time 8 hours hours 25 minutes minutes

Servings 140 crackers (approximately)

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz box of saltine crackers (Approx. 140 crackers total in one box)
• 1 1/3 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
• 2 1.0 oz packets dry Ranch salad dressing mix
• 2 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 tsp dried dill
• 1 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

• Remove saltine crackers from the sleeves. Set aside.
• In a large gallon size plastic storage bag add the oil, ranch salad dressing, crushed red pepper flakes, dill, granulated garlic and onion powder. Seal the bag and shake to combine.
• Add the crackers to the bag. Seal and gently shake and turn to coat. Lay flat on the counter and let marinate overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 250°F. Remove crackers from marinade and arrange side by side in a single layer on a sheet pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes then set aside to cool. Once cooled, place into an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Notes

• You can use any brand of saltine crackers for this recipe including private label store brands if that’s your preference.
• If you have dry Ranch salad dressing mix on hand in a bulk container, you’ll need about 4 tablespoons for these crackers.
• You can adapt the level of spice by using more, or less, crushed red pepper flakes.
• Some people opt not to bake these crackers. You can do that, but I highly recommend baking them, it does make a difference in the flavor.
• Storage and Leftovers: You can store Firecrackers at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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