Addictive Ranch Oyster Crackers
These crispy, savory, and herby little crackers are the ultimate low-effort snack. Perfect for soups, chili, or gifting, they take less than 30 minutes to make and use simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 1 bag plain oyster crackers 9-ounce bag
- vegetable oil neutral oil to coat
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning do not use liquid dressing
- garlic powder
- dried parsley
- dried dill
- 1 pinch smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Low and slow is the key to preventing burning.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, dried parsley, dried dill, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Place the crackers in a gallon-sized freezer bag. Drizzle the oil mixture over them, seal tight, and shake gently to coat every cracker evenly.
- Spread the crackers in a single even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, stir gently with a slotted spatula, then bake for another 5 minutes until slightly golden and dry.
- Let the crackers cool completely on the pan for at least 15 minutes to reach maximum crispiness.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to seven days. If they go stale, refresh them in a 250°F oven for 3-5 minutes. For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the oil mixture!