Crushed red pepper and other seasonings give the humble saltine a real kick!
Alabama Firecrackers
- 8 ounces saltine crackers ((two sleeves))
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- 1-1/2 tablespoons red pepper flakes (add more if you can handle the heat)
- 1 cup olive oil
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Add two sleeves of saltines to a one-gallon zip-top bag. (More than that, and there’s little room to toss the crackers with the oil and spices.)
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Add half the olive oil to the bag, seal and toss the crackers gently to coat. Add the rest of the olive oil and repeat.
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Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl, then add half of the dry mixture to the oil-soaked saltines. Seal the zip-top bag and toss gently. Add the remaining dry mixture and repeat.
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Let the bag sit for several hours or overnight. (It helps to flip the bag occasionally during this period.)
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Preheat oven to 250 F. Remove crackers from bag and place in a single layer on a rack in a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
Recipe adapted from Southern Living.