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bowl of spicy souther fire crackers

Crispy, Spicy Firecracker Recipe

Spicy Firecracker crackers, made with Saltine crackers, are a fiery, crispy party appetizer. Dip the hot, spicy crackers in Ranch dressing or crumble them on top of your favorite chili recipe.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 32 servings
Calories 73 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups canola oil (do not substitute vegetable oil)
  • 2 Tablespoons crushed red pepper (or more for spicier crackers)
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder (or more for spicier crackers)
  • 16 ounces Saltine crackers

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix together the oil and spices, whisking until blended.
  • Divide crackers into 2 gallon-size zippered bags.
  • Pour half of the oil mixture into one bag and half into the second bag. Seal and gently rotate bag to coat crackers.
  • Continue rotating the bags every 5 minutes for an hour.
  • Let sit overnight, then store crackers in an airtight container

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Notes

Use only canola oil in this recipe. Do not substitute vegetable oil.
5 crackers equals 1 serving.
You can control the spiciness of this recipe by reducing or increasing the amount of chili powder and red pepper flakes used.

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSodium: 222mgPotassium: 37mgVitamin A: 220IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.9mg
Keyword crackers, spicy
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