Ranch Dill Oyster Crackers
Snack attack alert! These Ranch Dill Oyster Crackers are a crunchy, zesty treat that's hard to resist! They take 5 minutes to prep with 5 simple ingredients!
Servings: 21 servings
Calories: 346kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups canola or vegetable oil
- 2 1-ounce envelopes Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning or 6 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning
- 4 teaspoons dried dill weed
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 36 ounces oyster crackers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine oil, ranch seasoning mix, dried dill weed, and lemon pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Add the oyster crackers into a large bowl. Pour the seasoned oil mixture on top.
- Gently stir until all the crackers are evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned oyster crackers in a single layer on a baking sheet or in a large roasting pan.
- Bake 30 minutes, stirring halfway in between. Bake until the crackers are crispy and golden.
- Remove the crackers from the oven and let them cool. Once cooled, store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
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Notes
Pro Tips and Substitutions
- Cracker Options: Other than oyster crackers, you can make ranch oyster crackers with mini saltine crackers, full size saltines, club crackers, ritz crackers, or cheese crackers or crisps.
- Oil Substitutes: If you prefer, any neutral oil or melted butter can replace vegetable or canola oil for a different flavor profile.
- Make them Spicy: Add a touch of heat by adding crushed red pepper flakes and/or cayenne pepper.
- Flavor Variations: Feel free to experiment with seasonings like Italian seasoning, taco seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, chili powder, black pepper, onion powder, or smoked paprika.
- To Make It Vegetarian: Ensure the ranch seasoning mix is vegetarian-friendly or use a homemade seasoning blend.
- Homemade Ranch Seasoning: If you'd prefer to make the packet of ranch seasoning from scratch, you can follow my Homemade Ranch Seasoning recipe.
Storage
Store leftover Hidden Valley ranch oyster crackers in an air-tight container or plastic bag at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks—if they last that long!Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 3mg
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