Fire Crackers

Name: Fire Crackers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups olive oil; 2 packages (1 ounce each) ranch dip mix; 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 16 ounces saltines (4 sleeves)

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + marinating Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Yield 16 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Alabama fire crackers are a beloved southern snack made with saltines, crushed red pepper flakes and ranch seasoning.

Ingredients

2 cups olive oil
2 packages (1 ounce each) ranch dip mix
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
16 ounces saltines (4 sleeves)

Directions

In a gallon zip-top plastic bag, combine olive oil, ranch seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes and pepper. Seal; knead to evenly combine the mixture.
Add the crackers to the bag. Seal; turn the bag to evenly coat the crackers. Let sit at room temperature at least 6 hours or until the mixture has been absorbed into the crackers.
Preheat the oven to 250°. Arrange the crackers in a even layer on a 15x10x1-in. rimmed baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly toasted. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 364 calories, 30g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.