These Alabama fire crackers are easy to make and absolutely delicious, making them a personal favorite for parties and snacks. You, your family, and friends are going to love them.
This is a smaller-batch recipe, so you don’t have dozens and dozens of crackers teasing you at every turn. Plus, they are so effortless to make that you can make them up fresh anytime.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Saltine crackers: Saltines or oyster crackers are by far the best choice. Their light texture absorbs the oil and spices well. You can use Club or Ritz crackers, but they break more easily.
- Oil: You can use canola, vegetable, or avocado oil. Olive oil does not absorb into the crackers as well.
- Dried ranch dressing: Found in the dressing aisle at most grocery stores. You can substitute dried ranch seasoning.
- Red pepper flakes: They add zesty flavor, giving them that awesome name.
How To Make Fire Cracker Crackers
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- Combine the oil, dry ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large plastic bag.
- Add the saltines and toss gently to coat. Marinate for 2-8 hours, turning every couple of hours.
- Lay the marinated fire crackers in a single layer on parchment-covered baking sheets.
- Bake in a low temperature oven (250 degrees) for about 15 minutes.
Preparation Tips
- Marinate the crackers for several hours. For the greatest flavor absorption, marinate for 8 hours.
- You don’t have to bake them. They are perfectly fine and tasty, but I find them crispier and more flavorful when baked.
- Feel free to experiment with spices. See below for recipe ideas and variations.
Flavor Variations
- Italian: Use dried Italian dressing in place of the dried ranch dressing and dried Italian herbs such as oregano, basil, marjoram, and parsley.
- Taco: Use taco seasoning instead of the dried ranch seasoning, and add spices such as cumin, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Asian: Add a couple of tablespoons of soy sauce to the oil in place of the dried ranch dressing, and use dried ginger, garlic powder, and wasabi seasoning.
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Alabama Fire Crackers Recipe
These Alabama fire crackers are easy to make and absolutely delicious, making them a personal favorite for parties and snacks.
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Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 177kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces saltine crackers 2 sleeves
- ¾ cup canola oil
- 1 (1-ounce) packet dried ranch dressing
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1-1½ tablespoons red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine the canola oil, dry ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large plastic bag.
- Add the saltines and toss gently to coat. Marinate for 2-8 hours, gently turning every couple of hours.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Lay the marinated fire crackers in a single layer on parchment-covered baking sheets.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Let the crackers cool on the baking sheet. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Notes
Store the crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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Maria
Such a fun snack. They are easy to make, delicious, and downright addictive.
Maria
This is such a clever party snack idea. Marinating them ahead makes them easy and so darn flavorful! They are so addictive.
Claire
I’ve never thought of doing this before. But I loved how easy and flavorsome they were. Such a good idea for parties. Everyone loved them!
Marley
These are wonderful. My guests loved them. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Marley!
Mahy
These fire crackers have only one weakness – they don’t last long. 100% verified and proven. Thanks anyway! 🙂
Melanie E
What a great idea!!! We do like crackers but have never made our own before. They’ld be perfect to enjoy with wine and cheese.
Sammie
I am craving savoury snacks at the moment and these sound amazing and just what I am wanting Definitely going to be trying this recipe
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Sammie! Enjoy!
Corinne
These were so tasty with that mix of spice and crunch. These were a big hit and different from the usual.
Kat
Switching to avocado oil is a smart choice for these snacks. I tried a similar ranch mix last weekend and the bowl was empty before the party even started. Your friends are lucky.
Ebony
I made this for my family and they loved it! So good and easy to make!