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    Spicy Crackers Recipe

    By: Jessica · Posted: Aug 13, 2023 · Updated: Dec 25, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    4.17 from 53 votes

    Spicy Crackers Recipe: Seasoning saltine crackers with spices that are full of flavor, is so easy and they’re the perfect snack recipe for the holidays or just to snack on during game night!

    Seasoned, spicy, saltine crackers in white bowl.

     

    When it comes to snack recipes, keeping things simple is key or then it just doesn’t feel like a “snack,” am I right?

    These spicy saltine crackers are not only easy but they are ready to eat in about an hour.

    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients Needed
    • Substitutions
    • How to Make Spicy Crackers
    • Storage
    • Food Gift Wrapping Idea
    • More Snack Recipes You’ll Love
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • It uses a few ingredients: With only 5 ingredients, this recipe uses items that you may even have on hand.
    • Make-ahead recipe: Did you know that you can make this recipe in advance if you want to? It’s true! Make them in advance so it’s one less thing you have to do when entertaining.
    • No Bake Recipe – no oven required, and it’s a simple mix-and-dry recipe!

    Ingredients Needed

    I’ve highlighted a couple of ingredients below with some relevant notes. Aside from this, the ingredients needed are pretty basic.

    Labeled ingredients for spicy ranch crackers.
    • Oil – We use canola oil for this recipe but don’t go out and buy it just because we say so. If you have others on hand, it’s ok to use them too. See the substitutions section below for tips.
    • Garlic Pepper – You should be able to find garlic pepper in the spice aisle, and we love to use Lawry’s but any brand will do.
    • Ranch Seasoning – if you plan to make these a lot, you can usually find the bulk ranch dressing seasoning in the plastic jars in the store. Otherwise, the small individual packets will do.

    Substitutions

    Sometimes substitutions are necessary because of ingredients that are unavailable or needed for dietary restrictions. Here are some suggestions that can help:

    • Oil – if you have vegetable oil on hand, this can be used instead of canola oil. You can also try olive oil but we’ve found that it can give the crackers more of a bitter taste if you don’t use a higher quality olive oil.
    • Crackers – These can be made with Oyster crackers or saltines! But I prefer the saltines for easier grab-and-go snaking.

    How to Make Spicy Crackers

    This seasoned crackers recipe is broken into 2 components:

    • Seasoning the crackers
    • Allowing the crackers to dry

    *Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list & instructions!*

    Place crackers in a large bowl or container. One that’s large enough for gently stirring to mix the oil/seasonings.

    Steps for how to make spicy ranch crackers.

    Step 1. In a separate bowl, add in oil, ranch seasoning, garlic pepper & red pepper.

    Step 2. With a spoon, mix oil and seasonings until evenly combined.

    Step 3. Pour mixture over crackers and toss every 15 minutes until crackers are coated well.

    Step 4. Spread crackers out on wax paper and let dry for an hour.

    Store in an airtight container.

    Allowing spicy ranch crackers to dry on counter.

    Storage

    Once these crackers have air-dried, it’s best to store these crackers in an airtight container for 4-5 days.

    Spicy ranch crackers close-up.

    Food Gift Wrapping Idea

    Around the holidays, giving food gifts is such a great idea. These spicy crackers are the perfect food gift idea! Simply store them in an airtight container, or a little box, and tie a ribbon around it.

    Spicy ranch crackers in box for gift.

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    Whether you need snacks for a party or just for munching on during the holidays, you’ll love these other snack recipes:

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    Did you make this? I’d be so grateful if you left a “star” rating below to let me know what you thought! Then, the next time you need a quick and easy recipe, come back to Fantabulosity to browse all of my easy recipes!

    Recipe

    Spicy ranch crackers in white bowl.

    Spicy Crackers Recipe

    Jessica Burgess
    Spicy Crackers Recipe: Seasoned crackers that are the perfect party snack. Sometimes called "firecrackers" or ranch crackers, this no bake recipe has tons of flavor.
    4.17 from 53 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Resting Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 29 servings
    Calories 70 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces saltine crackers
    • 1 ½ cup canola oil
    • 1 ounce package ranch dressing seasoning
    • 3 Tablespoons garlic pepper
    • 1 Tablespoons red pepper flakes

    Instructions
     

    • Place crackers in a large bowl or container.
    • In a separate bowl, mix oil, ranch seasoning, garlic pepper & red pepper.
    • Pour mixture over crackers and toss every 15 minutes until crackers are coated well.
    • Spread crackers out on wax paper and let dry for an hour.
    • Store in an air tight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 5crackers | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 13mg | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords food gift for christmas, savory snack recipe, spicy crackers
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    1. Marlo says

      December 23, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      Is that a half cup of oil or one and a half cups?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        December 24, 2022 at 8:56 am

        Hi Marlo! It’s one and a half cups! I hope that helps, and thank you for asking!

        Reply
    2. sandy says

      March 18, 2020 at 7:55 am

      I made these, they are sooo good. We eat them with taco soup. even better. I used unsalted crackers, they weren’t so salty.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        March 18, 2020 at 2:44 pm

        YUM!!!! Eating these with taco soup sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    3. JoAnn says

      February 02, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Has anyone used the Chex cereal instead of crackers using this recipe?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        February 02, 2020 at 8:21 pm

        Ooooh, I haven’t but that sounds amazing!

        Reply
    4. Bobbie Persinger says

      December 11, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      I use oyster crackers. Family likes the bite sized snack better.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        December 12, 2018 at 10:04 am

        Oh yes!! Those would be great to use too! Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    5. Lisa says

      December 10, 2018 at 6:09 pm

      4 stars
      Tried these today and while they are good and savory they are just a bit too salty for my taste.
      I will re-try the recipe using garlic powder and black pepper. Not the garlic pepper (or nearly as much of it) as it has additional sodium.
      I mixed everything together in a two gallon ziplock… that was very handy and clean-up was super quick!
      Thanks for the super easy snack idea!

      Reply
    6. Celinda Heinrich says

      December 01, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      4 stars
      I love these crackers, but am looking for a substitute for the canola oil for health reasons. Vegetable oil didn’t work for the recipe. Has anyone tried avocado, coconut, or olive oil on these?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        December 01, 2018 at 6:36 pm

        Hi Celinda! I haven’t tried any of those oils, but would love to hear from other’s as well!

        Reply
      • Recipescout says

        January 13, 2019 at 7:30 pm

        Yes, we use olive oil. I love olive oil and since it’s such a healthy choice, it’s a no brainer,

        Reply
    7. Sara says

      October 06, 2018 at 4:55 pm

      Hi there,
      “garlic pepper”, is that garlic salt?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        October 06, 2018 at 8:30 pm

        Hi Sara! No there’s actually a spice you can get at the store that is garlic pepper. It’s one of my favorites. Here’s an example of some that you can get HERE

        Reply
    8. Kb says

      October 04, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      Have tried to make these so many times, and they always come out ruined. These are looking perfect and can’t wait to try them. Thanks!!!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        October 04, 2018 at 8:44 pm

        Yippee!!! I’m so glad to hear this! They really are delicious and I hope they work for you!

        Reply
        • Kb says

          November 11, 2018 at 2:56 am

          5 stars
          They were divine!!!! Here for another batch. Trying a tbls of dill weed and a tbls of lemon pepper from other recipes. Thanks again for the greatest recipe ever!! Btw using a huge oven bag for tossing makes it so much easier.

          Reply
    9. Allyson Zea says

      September 02, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      OHHHH I love spiced crackers!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        September 03, 2018 at 8:42 pm

        Me too sister!! Me too!

        Reply
    10. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      August 30, 2018 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      These would disappear in our house!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        September 03, 2018 at 8:43 pm

        Haha! They sure do in mine!

        Reply
    11. sarah says

      August 30, 2018 at 8:13 am

      5 stars
      I have never added the red pepper flake to my crackers. A great addition!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        September 03, 2018 at 8:43 pm

        Oh yes!!! I think that combined with the garlic pepper is amazing!

        Reply
    12. Michael Wurm Jr says

      August 29, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, these are soooooo tasty! Love this recipe!

      xo Michael

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        August 29, 2018 at 9:22 pm

        Thank you Michael! They’re a favorite for sure!

        Reply
    13. Krissy Allori says

      August 29, 2018 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      This looks so tasty and simple! I will have to give it a try!

      Reply
    14. Emily Hill says

      August 29, 2018 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      These savory crackers sounds like a really fun gift for neighbors during the holidays!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        August 29, 2018 at 11:35 am

        For sure! You may want to double the batch in case you eat them while you package them like I do! Haha!! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Sharon Frierson says

      April 05, 2018 at 10:33 am

      I’m not a cook but I pay a lady $15.a bag for crackers. So I’m going to try to make them myself.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        April 05, 2018 at 7:17 pm

        Oh yes! Give it a try! They’re super easy!!

        Reply
    16. Johnna says

      October 15, 2016 at 7:09 pm

      love your recipe! thank you!.. I modified the crackers though, used the saltine minis!! came out great! and the kids love them bite size, new take on cheese its 😉

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        October 16, 2016 at 10:39 am

        Oh yay!! So glad that you like it!! Thank you Johnna!

        Reply
    17. Pat says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:29 pm

      These looked so good I purposely bought saltiness. You don’t say what size box and I only wanted to make one sleeve so I used have of the oil and spices. This recipe is so simple and delicious I wish I made more. I experimented and placed some on a cookie sheet and sprinkled some shredded parmesan and baked them. They were so good with artichoke tapenade. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        June 13, 2016 at 6:59 pm

        So glad that you liked it! I love them too!

        Reply
      • Julia hetzel says

        December 18, 2017 at 12:51 pm

        I accidentally got vegetable oil will this make a difference?

        Reply
        • Jessica says

          December 23, 2017 at 10:42 am

          You know, I haven’t tried vegetable oil for these, but I can’t imagine that it would make much of a difference!

          Reply
      • Barbara Wafer says

        December 09, 2019 at 4:45 pm

        It should be a 16 oz box of crackers or 4 sleeves.

        Reply
    18. Tanya says

      December 19, 2015 at 6:18 am

      Crackers are great snack. And these ones are especially so!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        December 19, 2015 at 12:26 pm

        You’re so right Tanya!!! Thank you for coming by!!!

        Reply
    19. Jenna Wood says

      December 14, 2015 at 6:41 pm

      I love how simple this recipe is! I sent it to the other half so he can make something himself for the potluck this week! #client

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        December 14, 2015 at 7:21 pm

        Oh excellent! It is totally simple… and addicting. Beware. 😉

        Reply
        • Dawn says

          December 02, 2018 at 5:52 am

          How many days do these stay fresh in the container

          Reply
          • Jessica says

            December 02, 2018 at 4:52 pm

            Hi Dawn! You know, in an air-tight container, I want to say the most I’ve ever had them stored, has been a couple of days. We always eat them before we give the chance to get stale. LOL! I hope that helps!

            Reply

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