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Fire Crackers Recipe (a spicy saltine snack)

You know that I love to entertain, and I love feeding my friends and family. That is exactly why I adore these spicy oyster saltine cracker … aka FIRE CRACKERS!! When friends and family stop by to chat or come over to indulge in movie night I can whip these up in just a few minutes. Which means less time in the kitchen, and more time hanging out with the people I love.

With just a few pantry items you can quickly create a treat that everyone will fight over. These spicy oyster saltine crackers are such a great surprise treat.

Ingredients: 

  • 1 lb bag oyster crackers
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 pack ranch dip mix
  • 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

  • Melt the butter completely
  • Pour bag of crackers into a large mixing bowl and add small amounts of butter then mix. Continue this until all the crackers are coated well
  • Sprinkle a small amount of the ranch mix onto the crackers and mix. Continue this until all the crackers are evenly coated with the mix
  • Sprinkle a small amount of the crushed red pepper flakes onto the crackers and mix. Continue this until the entire batch is evenly coated with all the ingredients
  • To store, put into an airtight resealable plastic bag or container

What are Oyster crackers

Generally oyster crackers are small round crackers, usually served with soup, oysters, etc. They are produced by many brands but my favorite is the Saltine brand. 

How to make spicy oyster saltine crackers

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Spicy Oyster Saltine Crackers

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword fire crackers, oyster crackers, spicy oyster saltine crackers

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Bag oyster crackers
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 1 pack Ranch dip mix
  • 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes use less if you don't like it as spicy

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter completely

  2. Pour crackers into a large bowl and add in small amounts of butter, then mix. Repeat this until all the butter has been added and all the crackers are well coated.

  3. Sprinkle a small amount of the ranch mix on the buttered crackers and mix. Repeat this with the rest of the ranch mix until all the crackers are well coated.

  4. Sprinkle the crushed red pepper the same way you did for the ranch. Ensuring that the spice is evenly spread throughout the entire batch.

  5. Once dry, store in a resealable plastic bag or container.

Filed Under: Featured Recipes, misc., recipes Tagged With: firecrackers, oyster crackers, party snacks, saltine crackers, spicy oyster saltine crackers

About Gina Luker

Hey there, I'm Gina Luker. I'm an artist, author and founder of The Soft Life Society. I am proudly a wild, witchy woman on a mission to make life magical. Alongside my husband Mitch, we are remodeling a 200 year old home we call The Enchanted Manor. I'm obsessed with estate sale shopping, Instagram, Practical Magic, disco balls, margaritas and doing whatever makes me insanely happy in any given moment.

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Comments

  1. poonam says

    May 27, 2019 at 6:54 am

    hi,
    nice recipe thanks for sharing .

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      May 28, 2019 at 10:32 am

      My pleasure, hope you like them!

      Reply
  2. Megan says

    February 3, 2020 at 7:46 pm

    5 stars
    I just made these!! Looking for a recipe one of my old bosses made long ago and I think I found it!

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      February 4, 2020 at 9:40 am

      Oh yea! I hope you like them Megan!

      Reply
  3. Kathleen S Whited says

    November 18, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    How long will these stay fresh if put in an airtight container?
    Thank you, Kathleen

    Reply
  4. Maryanne says

    December 25, 2025 at 9:41 am

    5 stars
    Gina, these fire crackers are addictive in the best way. Thanks & a very happy Witchmas to you & Mitch.

    Reply

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Hey there, I’m Gina!

I believe in the magic of soft living, finding joy in every day moments, and building a magical life from the inside out. I’ve spent the last 15+ years sharing my story online – through creativity, healing, and a little rebellious sparkle.

I’m a writer, dreamer, and witchy woman who believes your everyday life should feel enchanting.

Most days you’ll find me with paint on my hands, dirt under my nails, and a journal full of big dreams. I’m so glad you’re here.

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