ALABAMA FIRECRACKERS

Firecracker Crackers

Prep time: 15 min

Ready in: 15 min

Yields: 20-30 servings

Ingredients

• 1 box multigrain saltine crackers, oyster crackers or cheez-its
• 1 1/2 cups oil
• 2 packs dry ranch dressing mix, (one ounce size)
• 3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

1. Place two sleeves of saltines in a one-gallon Ziploc food bag. Place the other two sleeves in another one-gallon Ziploc. Place each bag inside another gallon bag to prevent leaking.
2. Use two mixing bowls to divide the remaining ingredients. Into each bowl, add ¾ cup oil, 1 envelope ranch dressing mix, 1 ½ tablespoons red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon cayenne, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, and ¼ teaspoon dried basil. Whisk to combine well.
3. Pour the contents of one bowl over one bag of crackers. Do the same with the other oil mixture and the other bag of crackers. Seal all bags and gently shake.
4. Every couple of hours, shake the bags again and reposition. The firecrackers will be ready to eat as soon as the oil is absorbed, but they’re much better the next day.
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