**Fire Crackers** are a super popular, spicy snack—crispy crackers coated in a bold ranch-style seasoning with heat 🔥
They’re **no-bake**, easy, and addictive.
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## 🔥 Fire Crackers
*Makes about 1 gallon bag*
### **Ingredients**
* 1 box (about 16 oz) saltine crackers *(or oyster crackers)*
* 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
* 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
* 1–2 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes *(adjust heat to taste)*
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp onion powder
* Optional:
* ½ tsp cayenne pepper (extra heat)
* ½ tsp smoked paprika (flavor)
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### **Instructions**
1. **Mix seasoning oil**
In a bowl, whisk oil, ranch seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and any optional spices.
2. **Coat crackers**
Place crackers in a large zip-top bag or container.
Pour seasoning mixture over crackers.
3. **Toss well**
Gently turn or shake until all crackers are evenly coated.
4. **Rest & absorb**
Let sit **at room temperature for at least 1 hour**, turning the bag every 15–20 minutes so oil absorbs evenly.
5. **Serve or store**
Ready to eat! Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
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### 💡 Tips & Variations
* Use **oyster crackers** for bite-size snacking
* For baked version: bake at **250°F (120°C) for 15–20 minutes**, stirring once
* Add **Parmesan** for a cheesy twist
* Great for parties, road trips, or game day
If you want, I can also give you:
* **extra-hot fire crackers**
* **buttery baked fire crackers**
* **low-sodium version**
Just say the word 🔥
