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Alabama Fire Crackers
A bold and addictive Southern snack made by marinating saltine crackers in a mixture of oil, red pepper flakes, and ranch seasoning. The crackers absorb the spicy, savory flavors and become incredibly crisp, offering a serious kick of heat in every bite. They are a staple at Southern parties and gatherings, serving as the perfect, low-cost appetizer with a punch.
A bold and addictive Southern snack made by marinating saltine crackers in a mixture of oil, red pepper flakes, and ranch seasoning. The crackers absorb the spicy, savory flavors and become incredibly crisp, offering a serious kick of heat in every bite. They are a staple at Southern parties and gatherings, serving as the perfect, low-cost appetizer with a punch.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flake, crushed
- 1/4 tsp Multigrain Saltine Cracker
Instructions
- Place the vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, ranch dressing mix, and crushed red pepper flakes in a 2-gallon plastic zipper bag. Seal the bag and smoosh with your hands to thoroughly combine the oil and spices. Place the crackers into the bag, seal, and turn the bag over to cover the crackers with the spice mix. Let the bag sit for about 1 hour, then turn again. Repeat several more times until the crackers are well-coated with spice mix, and allow the bag to sit overnight. Remove crackers and serve.
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