Alabama Fire Crackers

 

Tis the season for guests. You just never know when your friends are coming by. So it's important to have some extraordinary snacks to pass around. And extraordinary works best when you create the snack.

Alabama Fire Crackers are absolutely over the top. Originally made with Saltine or Ritz crackers, the recipe is actually better when made with oyster crackers. The oyster crackers are smaller....easier to eat....and encourages your guests to grovel for them by the handful. 

INGREDIENTS

1-1/2 cups canola oil

2, 1-ounce packets dry ranch dressing

3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

16-ounces  oyster crackers

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a zip lock bag. Close and shake until combined.
2. Add oyster crackers to bag. Close bag and gently turn until all crackers are coated. Let bag sit at room temperature overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 250º. Arrange crackers a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. 
4. Enjoy with your friends. But keep them away from Santa. Residents of the North Pole are extremely sensitive to spicy food....especially Alabama Fire Crackers!