Texas Hot Crackers
Texas Hot Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 cup neutral oil, such as avocado or canola oil
- 1 packet dry ranch mix
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper, or up to 2 tablespoons for extra heat
- 1 box saltine crackers, approximately 4 sleeves
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the neutral oil, dry ranch mix, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined and the dry ingredients are fully incorporated into the oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Carefully transfer the seasoned oil mixture into an easier-to-pour container, such as a liquid measuring cup with a spout, to facilitate even distribution.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Take two sleeves of saltine crackers from the box and gently place them into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour half of the prepared seasoning oil mixture evenly over the crackers inside the Ziploc bag.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Seal the Ziploc bag, ensuring all air is expelled, and gently toss and rotate the bag to coat the crackers evenly with the oil mixture. Be careful not to be too aggressive, as this can break the crackers.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining two sleeves of crackers and the other half of the seasoning oil mixture, using a second gallon-sized Ziploc bag.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Allow the seasoned crackers to sit at room temperature. For the first hour, flip and gently redistribute the crackers in each bag every 15-20 minutes to ensure maximum flavor absorption.
⏱️ 60 min
- 9
For optimal flavor, it is highly recommended to prepare these crackers the night before serving, as the flavors deepen and meld the longer they sit.
- 10
After the initial hour of sitting and flipping, the crackers are ready to be tasted and enjoyed. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Texas Hot Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 cup neutral oil, such as avocado or canola oil
- 1 packet dry ranch mix
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper, or up to 2 tablespoons for extra heat
- 1 box saltine crackers, approximately 4 sleeves
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the neutral oil, dry ranch mix, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined and the dry ingredients are fully incorporated into the oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Carefully transfer the seasoned oil mixture into an easier-to-pour container, such as a liquid measuring cup with a spout, to facilitate even distribution.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Take two sleeves of saltine crackers from the box and gently place them into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour half of the prepared seasoning oil mixture evenly over the crackers inside the Ziploc bag.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Seal the Ziploc bag, ensuring all air is expelled, and gently toss and rotate the bag to coat the crackers evenly with the oil mixture. Be careful not to be too aggressive, as this can break the crackers.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining two sleeves of crackers and the other half of the seasoning oil mixture, using a second gallon-sized Ziploc bag.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Allow the seasoned crackers to sit at room temperature. For the first hour, flip and gently redistribute the crackers in each bag every 15-20 minutes to ensure maximum flavor absorption.
⏱️ 60 min - 9
For optimal flavor, it is highly recommended to prepare these crackers the night before serving, as the flavors deepen and meld the longer they sit.
- 10
After the initial hour of sitting and flipping, the crackers are ready to be tasted and enjoyed. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.