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Texas Firecrackers

Texas Firecrackers are a crunchy, spicy snack made with Saltine crackers, perfect for parties or movie nights.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (16 oz) Saltine Crackers
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, ranch seasoning, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder until well combined.
  3. Gently add the Saltine crackers to the bowl and coat them evenly with the spice mixture using a spatula or your hands.
  4. Spread the coated crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, watching closely to ensure they become crispy but do not burn.
  6. Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for best freshness.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: snack, appetizers, spicy crackers, Texas Firecrackers, easy recipe