Spicy Pickle Ranch Cracker Recipe
Delight in these Spicy Pickle Ranch Crackers, a zesty and crunchy snack perfect for any occasion. Featuring a savory blend of dill pickle juice powder, ranch seasoning, and a kick of cayenne and crushed red pepper flakes, these mini crackers are baked to a crisp perfection, making them an addictive treat for flavor seekers.
- Author: Viktoria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups Mini Crackers (like oyster or mini saltines)
- 2 tablespoons Dill Pickle Juice Powder
- 2 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Dill Weed
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Wet Ingredients
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix dry seasonings: In a large bowl, whisk together dill pickle juice powder, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill weed, crushed red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Coat crackers: Add the mini crackers to the bowl with the seasoning mix, pour in the vegetable oil, and toss thoroughly until all crackers are evenly coated with the seasoned oil.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Spread the coated crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to allow for even baking and crispiness.
- Bake crackers: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure all crackers brown evenly and absorb the flavors.
- Add finishing touch: Remove the crackers from the oven and immediately sprinkle with extra dried dill while they are still warm to enhance the herbaceous flavor.
- Cool and store: Allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to an airtight container for storage or serving.
Notes
- Use mini oyster crackers or mini saltines for best results; larger crackers will need adjustment in baking time.
- Adjust cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Make sure crackers are well coated but not soaked to maintain crispiness.
- Store leftover crackers in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh and crunchy for up to one week.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free mini crackers.
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