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Feb 09, 2021

Spicy Ranch Saltines

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Spicy Ranch Saltines – these are such an addictive snack! Saltines crackers coated in buttery spicy ranch sauce and baked until crispy. 

Saltines coated in ranch seasoning, herbs, and spices in a white bowl

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 for Fire Crackers

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

White bowl of saltine crackers coated in ranch mix, herbs, and spices

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

Baking tray of mini Saltine crackers in a buttery spicy ranch sauce

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. 

Overhead shot of mini Saltine crackers coated in ranch seasoning, spices, and herbs on a plate white

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

Mini Saltine crackers in buttery spicy ranch seasoning on a baking sheet

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

Spicy Ranch Saltines

Yield: about 15 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

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

  1. Preheat oven to 250F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place Saltines in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan.
  4. Add Ranch dressing, crushed red pepper flakes, onion powder, and garlic powder to the melted butter; stir to combined.
  5. Pour butter mixture over Saltines and toss gently to make sure all the crackers are coated.
  6. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  8. Cool completely before serving and storing.

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    Rimmed Baking Sheet
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 178Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 2306mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 7g

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Spicy Ranch Saltines - these are such an addictive snack! Saltines crackers coated in buttery spicy ranch sauce and baked until crispy. 

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  1. Karen Leighton says

    Feb 10, 2021 at 10:24 am

    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 !

    Reply
  2. Vikki says

    Feb 10, 2021 at 11:46 pm

    What a crispy tasty snack! I’m obsessed with these too

    Reply
  3. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    Feb 11, 2021 at 8:57 am

    This Spicy Ranch Saltines looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!

    Reply
  4. Allyson Reed Zea says

    Feb 11, 2021 at 9:39 am

    My kids absolutely love these! Thanks for the easy recipe!

    Reply
  5. Beth says

    Feb 11, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    This looks so yummy and perfect for our movie nights! So excited to give this a try!

    Reply
  6. katerina @ diethood.com says

    Feb 12, 2021 at 2:45 pm

    My kids are gonna love to these!! They are SO yummy!!

    Reply
  7. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says

    Feb 12, 2021 at 2:46 pm

    Such a delicious snack!! Everyone loved these!!

    Reply
  8. Catalina says

    Feb 12, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    Yum! Such a delicious snack! Who can resist it?!

    Reply

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