Alabama Fire Crackers
Classic Alabama fire crackers are a popular spicy Southern snack that’s perfect for bringing to potluck parties and filling out your charcuterie boards. Made with simple pantry staples like ranch seasoning, red pepper flakes, and garlic, this easy no-bake recipe is an irresistible crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (16 oz) package of saltine crackers or club crackers or oyster crackers
Instructions
- Place the olive oil in a large gallon zip top bag. Add all the dried seasonings and stir them in.
- Add the crackers to the bag of seasoned oil and seal the bag. Gently turn the bag several times until all the crackers are evenly coated.
- Let the bag of crackers sit at room temperature for at least 12 hours, up to 24 hours. The crackers will absorb the oil and can be served as is, you'll find they are perfectly crispy once they are ready!
Recipe Notes
OPTIONAL: If you feel uncomfortable about letting the crackers absorb the oil on their own, once they've finished the resting stage you can spread them into an even layer on a baking sheet and bake them at 250°F for 15 minutes. You'll need to work in batches to bake all the crackers so they can remain in single layers. I recommend tasting one before you bake them to see if it is worth the extra effort.