Spicy Ranch Crackers
Crunchy saltine crackers tossed with ranch dressing mix, cayenne, and canola oil for a spicy snack.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 16-ozbox saltine crackers
- 1 1-ozpackage ranch dressing mix
- 1 Tbspcayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cupscanola oil
Instructions
Instructions
- Pour the contents of the 1 (16-oz) box saltine crackers into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1½ cups canola oil, 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix, and 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper until evenly combined.
- Pour the oil mixture evenly over the crackers.
- Gently toss the crackers with a large spoon or rubber spatula to coat, taking care not to break them.
- Let the crackers sit and stir gently every 5 minutes to redistribute the oil. Continue this until the crackers have absorbed the oil and are evenly coated, about 15–20 minutes total.
- Transfer the cooled crackers to a zip-top bag or airtight container and seal for storage.
Notes
I use regular saltine crackers. These would also be great with a box of mini saltines or oyster crackers.
I use canola oil. You can substitute vegetable oil, avocado oil, or melted butter.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper:https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
These crackers have a kick from the cayenne pepper. I’ve made them with ½ tablespoon of cayenne and with a whole tablespoon of cayenne. The batch with ½ tablespoon of cayenne was very mild. I didn’t taste any heat. I kicked up the cayenne on the second batchto a whole tablespoon. We didn’t think they were overly spicy, but definitely adjust the amount of cayenne to your personal taste.Add red pepper flakes for an extra spicy kick.
Add red pepper flakes for an extra spicy kick.
Do I need to bake the crackers in the oven? No.The crackers will absorb the oil and seasoning blend without being baked in the oven. The crackers are not greasy.
Store the crackers in an airtight container at room temperature.The crackers will keep their crunch for at least a week.
The crackers will keep their crunch for at least a week.
I use canola oil. You can substitute vegetable oil, avocado oil, or melted butter.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper:https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
These crackers have a kick from the cayenne pepper. I’ve made them with ½ tablespoon of cayenne and with a whole tablespoon of cayenne. The batch with ½ tablespoon of cayenne was very mild. I didn’t taste any heat. I kicked up the cayenne on the second batchto a whole tablespoon. We didn’t think they were overly spicy, but definitely adjust the amount of cayenne to your personal taste.Add red pepper flakes for an extra spicy kick.
Add red pepper flakes for an extra spicy kick.
Do I need to bake the crackers in the oven? No.The crackers will absorb the oil and seasoning blend without being baked in the oven. The crackers are not greasy.
Store the crackers in an airtight container at room temperature.The crackers will keep their crunch for at least a week.
The crackers will keep their crunch for at least a week.