Ingredients
Crackers
- 8 ounces saltine crackers (2 sleeves)
Marinade
- ¾ cup canola oil
- 1 (1-ounce) packet dried ranch dressing mix
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 to 1½ tablespoons red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a large plastic bag, combine canola oil, dried ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, onion powder, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix the ingredients well to ensure even distribution of the spices and oil.
- Coat the crackers: Add the saltine crackers to the bag with the marinade. Seal the bag and toss gently to coat all the crackers evenly. Allow them to marinate for 2 to 8 hours, gently turning the bag every couple of hours to redistribute the seasoning and ensure full coverage.
- Preheat the oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit (about 120 degrees Celsius) to slowly crisp the crackers without burning the spices.
- Bake the crackers: Spread the marinated crackers out in a single layer on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes, allowing the crackers to crisp and the marinade to infuse their surface.
- Cool and store: Remove the crackers from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheets. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Store the crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain their crispness and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- For best results, allow the crackers to marinate overnight to deepen the flavor.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheets to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 2 to 8 hours marinating
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
