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Firecrackers

My firecracker recipe makes the perfect snack! Spicy little crackers that you'll want to munch on all day! Feel free adjust the level of spice by using more or less red pepper flakes.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 133kcal

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.

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Notes

As written, these definitely have a kick, but we don't find them to be as spicy as many of the 'flamin' hot' style snacks. You can increase or decrease the red pepper flakes based on your preferences.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1.5mg