Spicy Ranch Saltines – these are such an addictive snack! Saltines crackers coated in buttery spicy ranch sauce and baked until crispy.
You guys, these are my new favorite thing.
I don’t even like ranch that much but I’m obsessed with these crackers. Like grabbing handfuls every time I walk through the kitchen.
They are the tiny Saltine crackers coated in a buttery spicy ranch mixture and then they get baked until the crackers are extra crispy. I’m telling you, you won’t be able to stop! They’d also be great for a party or a fun addition to a cheese board.
If you’re a ranch person, this Cheesy Ranch Chex Mix should probably be added to your plans this week!
Ingredients
- 1 box Mini Saltines – if you can’t find the mini ones, you can use 3 sleeves of the regular size Saltines
- 1 stick unsalted butter – make sure it’s unsalted or the crackers will turn out too salty
- 1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix
- 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250F
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
- Place mini Saltines in a large mixing bowl
- Melt butter and stir in ranch dressing mix, crushed red pepper flakes, onion powder, and garlic powder
- Pour butter mixture over Saltines and gently toss to coat
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring after every 5 minutes
- Cool completely before serving and storing
How Long Are Spicy Saltines Good For?
These will stay crispy for up to 5 days if you store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
I like to store them in this glass jar because it’s airtight and looks super cute on the counter filled with snacks. A plastic storage container or a ziploc bag with all the air squeezed out also works!
Can You Freeze Them?
I don’t recommend freezing them. I think you would lose most of the crunch if you tried freezing them.
Variations
- You can, of course, use regular size Saltines – I haven’t tested it but I’m guessing you would use 3 sleeves of them
- If you like extra spicy Saltines, use the spicy ranch dressing mix instead of the regular
- You can substitute oyster crackers, Goldfish crackers, Cheez-Its, whatever crackers you like
More Snack Mix Recipes
- Dill Pickle Chex Mix
- Chex Party Mix
- Salt and Vinegar Popcorn
- Dirt and Worms Chex Mix
- BBQ Ranch Popcorn
- Cheesy Taco Chex Mix
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Spicy Ranch Saltines
Ingredients
- 1 (11 ounce) box mini Saltines
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 (1 ounce) packet Ranch dressing mix
- 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place Saltines in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan.
- Add Ranch dressing, crushed red pepper flakes, onion powder, and garlic powder to the melted butter; stir to combined.
- Pour butter mixture over Saltines and toss gently to make sure all the crackers are coated.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
- Cool completely before serving and storing.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 178Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 2306mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 7g

Karen Leighton says
I have made a similar snack, using oyster crackers, ranch mix, butter, garlic powder, paprika and fajita seasoning. I will try the mini saltines, if I can find them. Sounds good !
Vikki says
What a crispy tasty snack! I’m obsessed with these too
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This Spicy Ranch Saltines looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
Allyson Reed Zea says
My kids absolutely love these! Thanks for the easy recipe!
Beth says
This looks so yummy and perfect for our movie nights! So excited to give this a try!
katerina @ diethood.com says
My kids are gonna love to these!! They are SO yummy!!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
Such a delicious snack!! Everyone loved these!!
Catalina says
Yum! Such a delicious snack! Who can resist it?!