Fire Crackers
When I read the recipe they provided at the winery, I admit that I was skeptical. And then I tasted them. I tasted them a LOT. When I got home I changed up the recipe to fit my every day snack palate. And DANG if they aren’t addictive little fire works of a snack! Give ’em a go and light up your snack time!
Servings Prep Time
12people 5minutes
Cook Time
3hours
Servings Prep Time
12people 5minutes
Cook Time
3hours
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Grab a gallon-sized zip top plastic bag and all of your ingredients
  2. Place crackers into bag. Add canola oil, cayenne & dressing mix to cup measure.
  3. Mix canola oil, cayenne pepper and dry dressing mix; be sure to whisk until no clumps of dry mix can be seen in the oil.
  4. Pour marinade into plastic bag over crackers. Be sure to coat as many crackers as possible while trying not to break crackers in the meantime.
  5. Toss crackers every 20-30 minutes for 3 hours. Spread crackers onto parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet.
  6. Sprinkle chili powder over crackers, and toss to coat.
  7. Allow crackers to sit for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Serve crackers on their own, or with spreadable cheese, dips or paired with sparkling wine. Keep any remaining crackers in an airtight container for up to one week.
Recipe Notes

This ridiculously simple snack is so easy it was a head slap moment for me.  I mean, first of all it’s got ranch dressing mix on it.  Duh.  What’s not to like about THAT?  And that it’s paired with sparkling wine was an even bigger realization.  Duh x2!

What is great about this type of cracker marinade is that the flavors are only limited by what you have in your spice cabinet.  Want a little more heat?  Add more cayenne.  Looking for a smoky flavor?  How about chipotle powder, or smoked paprika?  Sweet tooth?  Try a cinnamon and sugar mixture.

What flavors would YOU add to these otherwise simple saltine crackers?  What would YOUR Fire Crackers include?