Alabama Heat Seasoned Crackers

If you’ve ever wanted a snack that’s bold, addictive, and ridiculously easy to make, this is it. Alabama Heat Crackers take humble saltines and turn them into something unforgettable—crispy, spicy, and packed with ranch-seasoned flavor. With just a handful of pantry staples and a zip-top bag, you get a crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for parties, road trips, or late-night cravings. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll make once and immediately add to your permanent rotation.

Author: Cake Mix Recipes

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 40 pieces

Calories: 28 kcal per serving

Ingredients

¼ cup - Oil or melted butter
1 tbsp - Ranch seasoning
1 tbsp - Red pepper flakes
1 tsp - onion flakes
½ tsp - Garlic powder
40 - Saltine crackers

Instructions

Place oil and all seasonings in a large zip-top bag.
Close the bag and use your hands to squish together all of the ingredients to combine.
Open the bag and add in the saltine crackers. (You may need to do this in two batches.)
Close the bag and shake to coat the saltines in the seasoning mixture.
Allow the saltines to sit out overnight to absorb the seasoning.
Preheat oven to 250F.
Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and spread the flavored crackers out on the lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes until the crackers are fully dry and set.

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