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Spicy Pickle Ranch Cracker Recipe

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Spicy Pickle Ranch Crackers are a tangy, crunchy snack bursting with bold flavors from dill pickle juice powder, creamy ranch seasoning, and a spicy kick of cayenne and crushed red pepper flakes. These oven-baked crackers offer a perfect balance of zest, herbiness, and heat, making them an irresistible treat for parties, snack time, or even as a crunchy topping on salads and casseroles.

Ingredients

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Main 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
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dill pickle juice powder, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill weed, crushed red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper until evenly mixed.
  3. Prepare Crackers: Add the mini crackers to the bowl with the seasoning blend, then pour the vegetable oil over them. Gently stir or toss until every cracker is evenly coated with oil and seasoning.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Spread the coated crackers out in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure consistent baking and crispness.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Bake the crackers in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring them halfway through baking to promote even crisping and prevent burning.
  6. Finishing Touches: Once baked, remove the crackers from the oven and sprinkle an extra pinch of dried dill weed over them while they are still warm for added freshness and aroma.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to an airtight container. Enjoy them as a snack or party appetizer.

Notes

  • For increased heat, add extra cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the vegetable oil before mixing with crackers.
  • Store the crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks to maintain crispiness.
  • To re-crisp soggy crackers, bake them at 250°F (120°C) for 5–7 minutes before serving.
  • You can double the recipe; just use two baking sheets and rotate them halfway through baking for even cooking.
  • Use a large zip-top bag to toss crackers with seasoning for more even coating if desired.

Keywords: spicy crackers, ranch crackers, dill pickle snack, homemade party mix, baked crackers

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