Step up your game day party food with the Best Spicy Oyster Crackers. Known as Firecrackers, these little crackers are loaded with delicious flavor and crunch!
Made with just a handful of ingredients, Firecrackers are an easy party appetizer that are ready in a matter of minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Marinate Time: 30 minutes
- Bake Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 10 cups
- Prep Level: Beginner +
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy Recipe – This Firecrackers Recipe can be made up in no time. The instructions are incredibly easy to follow, even for first time cooks.
- An Addictive Snack – Once you taste the irresistible combination of zesty ranch flavors and baked crunchiness, you won’t be able to stop snacking on this great snack.
- Versatile – Spicy oyster crackers are the perfect snack for movie night, game night, or game day!
- During the holiday season spicy oyster crackers make the perfect last minute gift!
- Fill up a glass jar or a decorative air-tight container with homemade crackers and tie a festive ribbon around it.
Ingredients For The Best Spicy Oyster Crackers Recipe
How To Make Spicy Ranch Oyster Crackers
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheets.
- Preheat oven.
1
Make Spicy Ranch Mix
- In a small bowl combine the vegetable oil and all the spices. Whisk to throughly mix.
2
Coat Crackers
- Place all the crackers in a large bowl. Pour the seasoned oil mixture over the crackers.
- Gently stir the crackers with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until they are evenly coated with the spice mix.
- Let the seasoned crackers sit until all the oil is absorbed.
3
Bake And Serve
- Spread the seasoned crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake crackers until golden brown.
- Mix the crackers halfway through the baking time. Remove the crackers from the oven and let cool before serving.
For the full recipe, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Firecrackers are a great addition to a charcuterie board.
Recipe Variations & Substitutions
- Vegetable Oil: The oil for this recipe needs to be light and neutral in flavor. Some good alternatives to vegetable oil would be canola oil, avocado oil, or a very light olive oil.
- Seasonings: Make these spicy crackers in your own unique way by adjusting the amount of seasoning for your personal taste. Try a bit of dill weed or fajita seasoning. For extra spicy crackers a dash of cajun seasoning!
Frequently Asked Questions
Store ranch oyster crackers in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag for up to one week at room temperature.
Mini saltine crackers are a great option for this recipe as well as full size saltines crackers.
The origin of the name oyster cracker is unclear. What is known is that these crackers were originally tossed in the bottom of oyster stew and clam chowder.
To this day it is very common to serve oyster crackers with a bowl of soup.
Yes, you can make ranch seasoning at home. You just need a handful of dry seasonings!
Other tasty appetizers to serve along with spicy oyster crackers at your next party!
- Pigs In A Blanket – A crowd favorite!
The Best Spicy Oyster Crackers Recipe (Firecrackers)
Known as Firecrackers, these little crackers are loaded with delicious flavor and crunch!
Made with just a handful of ingredients, Firecrackers are an easy party appetizer that are ready in a matter of minutes.
Ingredients
- 18 ounces oyster crackers
- 1 packet of ranch dressing mix (1 ounce size)
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Line two large rimmed baking trays with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set them aside.
- In a small bowl combine the vegetable oil, ranch seasoning, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk to throughly mix.
- Place all the crackers in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the seasoned oil mixture over the crackers. Use a large spoon or rubber spatula and gently stir the crackers until they are evenly coated with the spice mix.
- Let the crackers sit for about 30 minutes, gently stirring a few times. This is to make sure the oil mixture is being absorbed into all the crackers and not sitting at the bottom of the bowl.
- Spread the seasoned crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix the crackers halfway through the baking time to create golden brown spicy crackers with the perfect crunch!
- Remove crackers from the oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
Variations and Substitutions
Vegetable Oil: The oil for this recipe needs to be light and neutral in flavor. Some good alternatives to vegetable oil would be canola oil, avocado oil, or a very light olive oil.
Seasonings: Make these spicy crackers in your own unique way by adjusting the amount of seasoning for your personal taste. Try a bit of dill weed or fajita seasoning. For extra spicy crackers a dash of cajun seasoning!
How To Store Spicy Oyster Crackers
Store ranch oyster crackers in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag for up to one week at room temperature.
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