Alabama Firecrackers

My MOST POPULAR pin on Pinterest are these delicious Alabama firecrackers with flavor and zest. Every day, I wake up to more people saving this recipe on Pinterest. I wanted to make a snack with a kick so I tried to come up with my own version of these spicy crackers and this came out pretty well! My husband and I both could not stop eating them! We sliced up some cheddar and mozzarella and ate the cheese with our newest spicy cracker known as Alabama Firecrackers. These go great with a creamy dip or hummus! If you like crackers and chips, then you’ll love my irresistible Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches and Air Fryer Tortilla Chips!

Historically, Alabama Firecrackers are any mix of olive oil and spice—you can get as creative as your heart desires. We opted for quite a bit of crushed red pepper which really gives these a good spicy kick. I love the zesty taste of Italian seasoning as they blend well with the crushed red pepper. I also added a small amount of garlic powder and freshly cracked black pepper.

Pair these spicy crackers with my Hearty Chili recipe for the most delicious combo! The spicy tang of the crackers perfectly complements a warm bowl of chili. They are also delicious with a creamy dip or with cheddar slices.

How to make the best Alabama Firecrackers

You’ll be shocked at how simple and easy these are to make.

STEP 1: Place the crackers in a large freezer bag. Add the olive oil and all the other ingredients.

STEP 2: Seal the bag and flip it over and over until the oil and spices are mixed.

STEP 3: Store at room temperature overnight or for at least a couple hours, until the oil and spices have had ample time to coat the crackers.

More easy snacks you’ll love!

Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches

Keto Crackers

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

Chili Lime Almonds

Keto Pepperoni Chips

Homemade Strawberry Fruit Roll-Ups

Cherry-Lime Gummy Bears

Alabama Firecrackers pair fabulously with these dips!

My Mom’s Corn Dip

Queso Bean Dip

Jalapeño Popper Dip

Vegetarian 7 Layer Dip

Guacamole

Final Thoughts

Finally, if you make these Alabama Firecrackers, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always respond to all comments.

If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag #elisemccollister on Instagram! It makes me so happy to see your recipe photos!

Alabama Firecrackers

Elise McCollister

My most popular Pin on Pinterest are these delicious Alabama firecrackers with flavor and zest. They are perfect for parties, game day, and potlucks and taste best with chili, hummus, or a creamy dip and never last long!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Snacks

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 269 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 12 oz. Ritz crackers or another similar salt cracker such as saltines
• 3/4 c extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 3 tbsp crushed red pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly cracked

Instructions

 

• Place the crackers in a large freezer bag. Add the olive oil and all the other ingredients.
• Seal the bag and flip it over and over until the oil and spices are mixed.
• Store at room temperature overnight or for at least a couple hours, until the oil and spices have had ample time to coat the crackers.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.3gSodium: 284mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 615IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg

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