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Ranch Fire Crackers are not your average snack! Saltines are transformed into something absolutely addictive with just three ingredients and are an excellent addition to a bowl of soup or stew. Don’t let them fool you though, crackers are a favorite for any game day celebration, party or even while you’re watching your favorite show.
I had these crackers several years ago at a party. With my love of all things savory, it was not long before I knew they were destined to become one of my favorite things to munch on. Over the years, I’ve served them at parties, made them for snacking on at the beach, and of course, when there’s a gathering to watch whatever kind of game is on TV. I also serve them with a steaming bowl of soup or stew and they are really great alongside a big helping of chili.
It’s kind of crazy to think that a recipe this simple needs to be written down and shared but trust me, once you make these crackers and share them, you’ll have friends asking you to PLEASE tell them how to make them.
It’s crazy simple that you can turn an average box of saltines into these amazing snacks in under an hour. First, (wink) comes the hard part – open all the sleeves of crackers in the box and put them into a big bowl. Then, mix the ranch seasoning and red pepper flakes into canola oil.
Next, take the “firecracker” mixture and pour it over the saltines. Gently mix with a spoon, about every 5-8 minutes for a total of 20 minutes. That’s it! No baking, no cooking. Lastly, store your savory creation in an airtight container until you’re ready to enjoy them. Just a word of caution…once you start eating them it’s hard to stop, trust me, I know.
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*No Bake* Ranch Fire Crackers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box (4 sleeves) saltine crackers
- 1 package ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cups canola oil
Instructions
- Place crackers in a large bowl. Mix together ranch seasoning, red pepper and canola oil. Pour mixture over crackers and using a large spoon, gently toss to coat. Mix crackers about every 5- 8 minutes for a total of 20 minutes. Store crackers in a zip top bag or air tight container.
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Christine
Thanks. Donna! Made these before and they are a treat. I forgot what size package of the ranch seasoning to use.
Donya
You are so welcome, Christine! These are wicked good for sure. I use one package of ranch mix or 3 tablespoons of the seasoning in the larger container. I hope this helps.
XO,
~Donya
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I love these!
Vicki Hunt
I’d rather use email address [email protected] since I have access to a printer on that address. Thank you!!! Definite making several of the recipes I’ve seen already!! Glad I found you.
Jett Whitfield
These are definitely addicting! An easy way we make them is to lay the saltines in a long “shoebox looking” Rubbermaid container with a tight fitting lid. Pour the mixture over the top and keep flipping the box over & over. That way everything is all together getting happy!
Jett Whitfield
We make these ALL the time! We lay the saltines in a rectangular container with a tight fitting lid. We then pour the oil mixture all over the crackers and keep flipping the container.
These are addictive! Thanks for sharing the recipe. We also add garlic powder to the mix =)
Jett
Donya
That are addictive, Jett! I love the addition of garlic powder. I’ll give that a try next time. Thanks so much for stopping by!
XO,
~Donya
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
I can see these being popular on the weekend for game-watching!
Donya
You are so right, Dorothy! They disappear quickly.
XO,
~Donya
Toni
I am sure my kids will love these! Such a great snack idea!
Donya
Thanks, Toni! My boys love them and so do their friends.
XO,
~Donya
Nora
Do they get soggy
Donya
Hey Nora. Nope, they do not get soggy at all. They are full of flavor and crunchy.
Enjoy!
~Donya
Kim
Can you use olive oil instead of canola oil?
Donya
Hey Kim.
It will have a heavier flavor but sure, you can use it. Let me know how things turn out.
Have a great day,
~Donya
Cameron Rogers
Love these. I have a rather large Tupperware that I mix/store these in. Just pour it over top and gently turn the container until all crackers are coated in the deliciousness.
Donya
Hey Cameron!
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe, it’s so simple but so tasty! Thank you so much for your fantastic rating and your support, I appreciate it!
~Donya
Kaye
So after you let the crackers marinate you dip the crackers out of the mixture
Donya
Hey there Kaye!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, I think you’re really going to love it! What you’ll want to do is let the crackers marinate for a total of 20 minutes, making sure that you toss them about every 5 minutes. After they are coated in the flavorful mixture, you remove them and then store them in a large Ziploc bag. I hope this is helpful, let me know how everything turns out!
~Donya
Joni
I try to avoid oils. Has anyone tried subbing veggie broth instead of oil??
Donya
Hey there Joni!
That’s a good question! I’ve never tried to use veggie broth instead of oil, but I think that the veggie broth would end up making the crackers soggy if I had to guess. If you wanted to try a healthier option instead of canola oil, you could try using avocado oil or coconut oil. I hope this helps, let me know if you end up trying it, I hope you enjoy!
Best,
~Donya
Dawn
I have been making these for years and they are so good! If you want to try using veggie broth, I would experiment by baking them immediately after pouring the mixture on them. Have the oven already preheated, probably 400*. It’s certainly worth a try. This is a very inexpensive recipe. You won’t be out much if it doesn’t work.
Donya
Hey there Dawn!
Thank you so much for sharing! That sounds like a great idea, definitely worth giving it a try. These crackers make the BEST snack, thank you for your support. I hope you have a great day!
~Donya
Lee
Can you use club crackers instead of saltines?
Donya
Hey there Lee!
Yes you absolutely can club crackers! I will tell you, they’re a little more crumbly so some may break, but you can totally give it a try. Let me know how you like this recipe, I hope you have a Happy New Year!
~Donya