Alabama Fire Crackers - Savory, Spicy, Southern Party Favorite - Steph’s Stove

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

ranch seasoning mix

🥗Healthier: homemade ranch seasoning

💰Cheaper: Italian seasoning

Homemade options can reduce preservatives.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika can provide color with less heat.

In a large mixing bowl, pour in 1 cup of vegetable oil.

Add 2 tablespoons of crushed red pepper flakes to the oil.

Add 1 tablespoon of garlic salt to the mixture.

Add 1 package of ranch salad dressing mix to the bowl.

Whisk the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.

In a large container, add 1 box of saltine crackers.

Pour the oil and spice mixture over the crackers.

Seal the container and toss the crackers to coat them evenly with the mixture for several minutes.

Let the coated crackers sit for about 20 minutes, tossing them every 5 minutes if not baking.

Preheat the oven to 250°F.

Spread the crackers in a single layer on two baking sheets lined with wax paper.

Bake the crackers in the oven for 15 minutes.

Remove the crackers from the oven and let them cool before serving.

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