My firecracker recipe makes the perfect snack! Spicy little crackers that you’ll want to munch on all day!
I’m not sure if I love this little snack food more for the name and the wordplay involved or more for the flavor.
Okay, fine. Wordplay is fun and all, but I totally love these because they make my mouth happy. I eat these by the bucketful.
As for the wordplay, yes, I enjoy it. Firecrackers! They are crackers that are hot and spicy, like fire! And they are usually served at the Fourth of July, so Firecrackers works exceptionally well. Also, there are red flecks on them, so one could say they even look like a firecracker exploded on them!
Ever wondered how to make firecrackers? They’re easy!
The simplest things amuse me, y’all.
Also, the simplest things taste amazing, and these really could not be simpler. 4 ingredients and about 5 minutes of hands on time. Yes, please. Pass the Firecrackers!
But, just because we always serve them on the Fourth, please don’t limit yourself. These would make a great football game snack. They’re perfect for New Year’s parties. Basically, anytime you have a group of people together, you should also have a bowl of firecrackers at the ready.
They really do make a great little snack. And, yes, they’re spicy, but you can definitely reduce the amount of red pepper flakes if you’d like. I like to keep them on the spicier side because it prevents me from hoovering the entire bowl into my face in one sitting. You do you, though.
Some of my other favorite snacks include my homemade pizza rolls, bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers, and grape jelly meatballs.
Just four ingredients in this firecracker recipe!
Firecrackers
Ingredients
- 2 sleeves Saltine Crackers about 80 crackers total
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix dry
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes more or less, to taste
- 1 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees and place a cooling rack on top of a jelly roll pan.
- Add all of the ingredients to a gallon sized bag and seal. Shake and squish the bag to coat the crackers as evenly as possible.
- Pour the crackers onto the cooling rack/jelly roll pan combination and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Stir the crackers and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
- Store in an air-tight container.
Joyce Beasley says
These are really easy and great!
Jen says
I finally got around to making these today! A few comments.
1. One cup of oil is WAY too much! I ended up being able to do about twice the amount of crackers. (This isn’t a bad thing–just be prepared.) 2. I ended up having to use two sleeves of Ritz instead of the Saltines…and then a box of dollar-store veggie crackers once I realized how much oil there was. The veggie crackers were MUCH better. 3. I accidentally wimped out and used 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (I read quickly and thought it said 1-2 teaspoons) and that was nice. I might add another teaspoon but I cannot fathom 2 tablespoons–those would be firecrackers for sure! 4. My kids loved these so I’ll be making them again!
aaron says
Warning. The ranch packet(hidden valley) is not dairy free
gail says
love love love these ! thanks for the recipe !
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Roxanne says
Thanks to you I have a new favorite snack! Made them, ate them, making them again – at this very moment. They are so good! Thank you lots!
D.a nell says
Ohhh boy hubby going to love these crackers they sound great cant wait to try them out
Rosita says
I had these once at a dive in WV and always wondered how to make them – they were so good! One question – what do you mean by cooling rack? I thought maybe you meant a rack like I put cookies on but I wasn’t sure how you would stir it on that. I can’t wait to try this!
Karly says
@Rosita,
Yep, I meant a rack that you’d cool cookies on! Put the cookie rack on top of the jelly roll pan, so crumbs don’t fall through. As for stirring, just push the crackers around a bit. No need to be real thorough. 🙂
Laura says
I have a friend that makes these for me all the time. Well actually for everyone, but I tend to hog them. I have no problem threatening her 8 year old grandson if he attempts to bogart them. They are fabulous!!
Joanne says
My parents always sit around eating boring old water crackers at holidays. NO MORE. I’m taking matters into my own hands with these babies.
DessertForTwo says
I love this!
It reminds me of Ranch oyster crackers that my Mom makes at Christmas.
aimeeberrett says
I love saltines, so improving them with these flavors seems amazing. Yum!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
I would love these. I am pretty firm in my belief that Ranch seasoning packets make everything better.
Amber (Sprinkled With Flour) says
I’ve never heard of these crackers but they sound delicious! Definitely need to put these on my list to try. 🙂