Fire Crackers

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 2-4 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 8 ounces saltines

Instructions

1. Combine oil, ranch dressing mix, pepper flakes, dill, and granulated garlic in a 1-gallon zipper-lock bag.
2. Seal bag and knead mixture with your hands until well combined.
3. Add saltines and reseal bag. Shake and turn gently until crackers are thoroughly coated.
4. Let sit, turning bag occasionally, for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
5. Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 250 degrees.
6. Spread saltines into a single layer over 2 rimmed baking sheets.
7. Bake until light golden brown and slightly puffed, 20 to 25 minutes.
8. Let crackers cool on sheets for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Also called ‘Alabama Fire Crackers’ or ‘Comeback Crackers.’ Developed using Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix. Two sleeves of saltines weigh about 8 ounces and contain about 72 crackers. Three teaspoons of red pepper flakes add modest heat; adjust to taste. Recipe can easily be doubled. Crackers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.