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Spicy Hot Crackers
"I got this recipe from my SIL, Melinda.I'm kind of a wuss so I only use 1 tablespoon of the red pepper flakes but you can make these as HOT as you like."
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- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Serves:
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12-20
ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 cups canola oil
- 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
- 1 (16 ounce) box saltine crackers
directions
- Use a large ziplock storage bag. I use the 2 gallon size. Add the oil, ranch dressing mix, red pepper flakes and crackers. Tumble constantly for 15 minutes.
Questions & Replies
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Can I substitute canola oil for avocado oil?
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How long do these keep in an air tight container? I made them about 2 weeks ago, just want to make sure how long I should keep them. Thanks -
Do they have to be cook -
Can you substitute olive oil for the canola oil?
Reviews
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I make these using 1/2 cup light tasting olive oil (I avoid canola). It works just as well, cuts the calories a lot. You can also use extra virgin olive oil and dry Italian dressing mix for a different flavor. -
Super easy and delicious! I made up two batched this morning. I did find that I liked drizzling the seasonings over the crackers and tossing them in a large bowl instead of using the ziplock because it seemed that the bag was as coated as the crackers were and I wanted all the seasoning to be on the crackers themselves. I also baked mine in the oven 250 for 20 minutes just because I like the toasty crunch that baking them gives. Wonderful recipe! Thanks Lilysmom. -
Going to have to try this with tortilla chips. Homemade Doritos.
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I use a 1/4 c. of oil per sleeve of crackers. I also change 1 TBSP of pepper flakes to 1 TBSP of cayenne pepper. I use a hand blender or small food processer to mix oil and dry ingredients together before pouring over crackers. I have a large retangular tupperware container and I stack crackers in single layer on the edges...as they are in the sleeves. Let sit for 20-30 min, then rotate upside down for another 20-30. -
Yes, I made them and EVERYONE absolutely loves them. I use the unsalted tops crackers and a large tupperware with lid to turn them. The great flavor does not interfere with any dips you use .
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Tweaks
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My husband loves these. I use the canola oil, ranch and the 2 tablespoons of crushed red pepper flakes, but I also add 1-2 tablespoons of cilantro flakes. It gives these an extra bit of zing! -
Make them however you want spice wise But if you would put them in a gallon, clean pickle jar they will last twice as long. After making them just put jar on counter and roll jar back and forth every time you walk by it for first 24 to 48 hours.
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Spicy Hot Crackers are wonderful, but here is an easier way to do them that I came up with.<br/>Instead of the plain Hidden Valley Dressing, use spicy ranch by Hidden Valley, plus either 1-2 tsps. of cayanne pepper or hot flakes, whatever the heat index is. On the oil, I use 1 and 1/3 cups, plus 2 tablespoons of cannola oil. I do not use a bowl, but rather a 2 quart zip lock bag, this way I can make sure each cracker is coated. The are the most addictive snack we have<br/>had and I make them at least once aweek. Have given the recipe to all my friends and now they make them constantly. Check on line at Hidden Valley where you can get the Spicy Ranch, not everyone carrys it yet, Target has been the best and at $1.49 compared to $2.19 other places, you can buy twice the amount. Hope you all enjoy my version.<br/><br/>Pat -
My family loves these crackers! I substitute Fiesta Ranch Dressing mix with the oil, crushed red pepper flakes and whole grain saltines. The Fiesta mix gives the crackers a bit more zip, and a beautiful red color. You can omit the red pepper flakes with this mix, or leave them in if you like the heat. -
Super easy and delicious! I made up two batched this morning. I did find that I liked drizzling the seasonings over the crackers and tossing them in a large bowl instead of using the ziplock because it seemed that the bag was as coated as the crackers were and I wanted all the seasoning to be on the crackers themselves. I also baked mine in the oven 250 for 20 minutes just because I like the toasty crunch that baking them gives. Wonderful recipe! Thanks Lilysmom.
