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Crunchy, and full of savory flavors, Spicy Ranch Crackers are not your average snack! Saltines are transformed into an absolutely addictive snack with just four ingredients. This no-bake recipe with big, bold flavors and a bit of heat is super simple to make.
Serve these crazy good crackers with Homemade Pimento Cheese and Dill Pickle Herb Dip for spur-of-the-moment get-togethers with friends. They will thank you, I promise!
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It’s crazy to think that a recipe this simple needs to be written down and shared but trust me, once you make these crackers, you’ll have friends begging you to PLEASE tell them how to make them.
This grab-and-go appetizer, served alongside Salami Cream Cheese Roll-Ups and Creamy White Bean Garlic Dip, is great for game day, parties, movie night, or game night. Fair warning, though, make a double batch. These crackers disappear fast!
Ingredients For This No-Bake Recipe
This crazy good snack crackers recipe is made with ingredients you probably have in your pantry, and it could not be easier to make.
- Saltine Crackers – you can change the crackers and make Spicy Ranch Oyster Crackers.
- Canola or Vegetable Oil
- Ranch Dressing Mix Seasoning – I like Hidden Valley Ranch
- Red Pepper Flakes
How To Make Spicy Saltine Crackers With Ranch
- Place crackers in a large bowl.
- Mix together ranch seasoning, red pepper, and canola oil.
- Drizzle the mixture over crackers and, using a large spoon, gently toss to coat.
- Mix crackers about every 5- 8 minutes for a total time of 20 minutes.
- Store crackers in a zip-top bag or airtight container.
Can You Use Vegetable Oil Instead Of Canola Oil?
Absolutely. You can use whichever type of oil that you like.
Variations On This Spicy Cracker Recipe
- Switch out the ranch seasoning for lemon pepper, garlic powder, dill, onion powder, taco seasoning, or Za’atar.
- Melted butter or avocado oil can be swapped out for canola oil.
- Make ranch oyster crackers in place of the salines. You can also use cheese crackers, mini saltines, or goldfish crackers.
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How Long Do Spicy Ranch Saltine Crackers Last?
After all the oil has been absorbed, store the crackers in an airtight container for up to one week.
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If you tried this Spicy Ranch Crackers Recipe or any other recipe, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box (4 sleeves) saltine crackers
- 1 package ranch seasoning mix 1 ounce package
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ 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 airtight container.
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Notes
- Make ranch oyster crackers in place of the salines. You can also use cheese crackers, mini saltines, or goldfish crackers.
- To save, store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Vicky Thompson
I don’t see previous post so I shall try again. My Mother passed prior to “Ranch seasoning”. Just want to know if it is Ranch for dip or for salad dressing. I know they are dry ingrediencies.
Donya Mullins
Dip is fine.
Vicky Thompson
I have been searching for this recipe. My Mother passed it down and called them “Cajun Crackers”. Question: Do I use Ranch dip mix or salad mix?
Donya Mullins
Dry Ranch seasoning.
Geraldine Cervantes
what if i just wanted to do one pack of crackers ? its just me here
Geraldine
what if i just wanted to do one pack of crackers ? its just me here
Pamela McCann
Great recipe. My daughter loves these. Made a batch for her to take to work
Donya Mullins
Love this!
~Donya
Laurie Duncan Phillips
How many cracker are in a nutritional portion?
Jeanette
Love em…have you tried this mix with chex or crispex?
Donya Mullins
No, but I love this idea!! Thank you for the terrific rating.
~Donya
Kim
Would be helpful to have a measurement for the ranch seasoning since they sell it in big jars too.
Kelly
In the time it took to write your comment, you could have looked it up. Two tablespoons
Sheri
Hello,
I haven’t tried this yet but it looks delicious! Question: What are the green specks I see on the crackers and the white chunks on the crackers? It looks like flecks of parsley and some kind of cheese, but the recipe doesn’t call for any of those ingredients. Just curious…
Donya Mullins
What you see on the crackers is part of the herbs and seasoning.
Nancy McGuire
Spices included in the ranch dreesing mix.
Joanna Roe
I was introduced to the spicy cracker recipe and it is now ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE SNACKS..I learned of these just short of a month ago ,got the recipe n have made them for 4 gatherings ,3 road trips n have shared it to 5 other people.We ALL LOVE THEM N THANK YOU for sharing .
Respectfully, Joanna Roe