What is better for the holiday season that a spicy, crunchy snack that you can leave lying around your house, serve at parties, or take as a hostess gift? Dragon Breath Firecrackers are a quick snack or treat that you can much on, stuff in a stocking, or share in a mason jar as a quick thank you. And, since its the season for soup, these are perfect on the side!

My dad and father-in-law love spicy snacks. And for two guys that are sometimes hard to buy for, nothing seems better than showing up with a baggie or container full of a yummy little snack to say thank you for taking care of my dog or putting up with all of us over the weekend!

My brother-in-law even sent a text this week sending his “request” for a set of his own snacks. I guess since he has brought the cutest little girls in the world to me as my niece and kept her alive for almost a year, he deserves a treat too.

As you get ready next week for Christmas or need something to take to a gathering this weekend, these Dragon Breath Fire Crackers will not disappoint. I made these with oyster crackers, but Club crackers, Saltines, or anything in between would totally work. My dad likes to eat his with soup, so I try to keep them small and bite-sized. (I have a feeling that means he also plays catch with the dog with them, but I don’t judge as long as she likes my cooking too!)

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Dragon Breath Firecrackers

Dragon Breath Fire Crackers are a perfect addition to a soup bar, a snack for dads, or even a salty snack or gift treat during the holidays. They work well made with oyster crackers, club crackers, or even little cheeze-its.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Resting Time1 day d

Total Time1 day d 5 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Keyword: cracker, crunchy snack, fire crackers, firecracker, hot, soup, spicy

Ingredients

• 2 9 oz bag oyster crackers
• 1 Cup vegetable oil
• 1 pouch Spicy/Fiesta/ regular dry ranch mix
• 1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 gallon ziploc bag

Instructions

• Open bags and pour all oyster crackers in to ziploc bag.
• In a measuring cup with a pour spout, measure out vegetable oil.
• Add seasonings to vegetable oil and stir together with a fork.
• Pour oil and seasonings over oyster crackers, inside bag.
• Seal bag and rotate, turning to cover all crackers with seasoning.
• Lay bag flat and flip over after 1 hour.
• Crackers should absorb oil and seasoning. You may decide to flip on ends once before laying flat again.
• Let crackers rest in seasoning for 24 hours before serving.
• Store in ziploc bag or air tight container.

Notes

To make spicy crackers – use the spicy ranch and crushed pepeprs or ground red pepper. 

To make zesty, non-spicy crackers – use Fiesta Ranch and Lemon Pepper and no crushed peppers.

So, what variations do you use? Or, do you have a perfect go-to snack for any occasion??