Alabama Firecrackers Recipe
Alabama Firecrackers are a spicy, flavorful snack made by coating saltine or ritz-style crackers in olive oil and a blend of Italian seasoning and chili flakes. These crackers are left to marinate overnight to fully absorb the bold, zesty flavors, making for a perfect crunchy appetizer or party snack. Serve them with a creamy dip to balance the heat.
- Author: Amaya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes prep plus overnight marinating
- Yield: Approximately 6 cups of prepared Alabama Firecrackers 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American Southern
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz. box of crackers (saltine or Ritz style)
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 3 tbsp chili flakes
- Prepare the crackers: Empty the entire box of crackers into a large Ziploc bag to create a spacious container for mixing.
- Add olive oil and seasoning: Pour the olive oil over the crackers in the bag. Add the Italian seasoning and chili flakes to the bag.
- Coat the crackers: Seal the bag and gently turn it over repeatedly to ensure all crackers are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
- Marinate overnight: Leave the sealed bag at room temperature overnight, occasionally turning it over to keep the coating even and allow the flavors to fully infuse into the crackers.
- Serve: Once marinated, serve the spicy crackers as a crunchy snack accompanied by a creamy dip if desired.
- Storage: Store any leftover crackers sealed at room temperature. They will keep fresh for up to one week.
Notes
- Use either saltine or Ritz style crackers based on your preferred texture and taste.
- The longer the crackers marinate, the more intense the flavor.
- A creamy dip such as ranch, blue cheese, or sour cream complements the spicy crackers well.
- Store in a sealed bag or airtight container to maintain crispiness.
- Adjust chili flakes to taste for desired spiciness.
Keywords: Alabama Firecrackers, spicy crackers, seasoned crackers, party snack, appetizer, Italian seasoning, chili flakes