Fire Crackers

I apologize for having the camera turned the wrong way! My mistake.
Fire Crackers
16 oz. box Saltine or Zesta Crackers ( 4 sleeves )
1 2/3 cups oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons Ranch dressing mix
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Place all ingredients except crackers into a gallon zippered bag. Seal tightly then combine everything together until well blended. Make sure onion and garlic powders have dissolved. Add all the crackers, seal tightly, and gently turn the bag over and over to coat every cracker. Turn the bag every ten minutes for an hour. Make sure every cracker gets coated. Allow to sit for several hours until all the liquid is absorbed.
Great to serve with soups or stews, or alone as a snack.

[@MawmawKay]

1 if you will use a 2 gallon ziplock you can get the oil and spices more evenly and if you make them with the Mini Premium Saltines, use the same amount of everything except use 2 full boxes of the mini crackers. Great as an appetizer!

[@pomapoochug]

I was thinking about the 2 gallon bag also! Thanks for the quantity for the minis!

[@sherylwomack5783]

I wonder if this would work with oyster crackers? Love to snack on those.

[@karenneill9075]

Works great with oyster crackers! Use 2 full bags. 😊

[@kathleenpoole1372]

@@sherylwomack5783if I am not mistaken, I think that oyster crackers are the mini crackers she was talking about.

[@gerryschipper9778]

@@sherylwomack5783 yes you can use oyster crackers

[@jerrypropstjr8742]

Oh let me tell you all ! We loved this recipe! Thank You So Much "Come Sit at my Table" !!! Growing up as an old country boy I would have loved this recipe even more 54 years ago when I was 10 years old !!! These things are AWESOME !!

[@phyllisblack6270]

We made something similar to this many years ago with oyster crackers. We also put them in an oven and baked the ingredients into the crackers which made them even better. Yes, they were really good!

[@merrijoewanna420]

Just made the fire crackers and white chicken chili …. CANNOT WAIT to eat !! I did taste test the crackers. OH MY GOODNESS !!! Thank you for ALL YOUR SCRUMPTIOUS recipes 👍👍💛

[@donnahughes9575]

I just want to let you both know that i appreciate the level of detail you put into your videos. A lot of people, me included, love the short recipe videos, but they rarely come with details and explanations. Your videos are much longer, but they are well worth watching from beginning to end. Thanks again!!!

[@CSquaregirl]

I agree!

[@lindawilliams2716]

Man oh man! I was skeptical at first but I gave it a try and ate the whole first batch by myself.🤭 The next batch I used half ranch and half Italian. Oh so very good! I used Avocado oil and still great. Thank you!☺

[@ubza2004]

I made the fire crackers today, and I followed your recipe and added half a teaspoon of chili powder to it. 0MG.😅🎉👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🥰

[@ruthhathcock3729]

I make something like these at least once a month. Sometimes I do a mixture of mini crackers, pretzel, and goldfish. We love snacking on them so much. Thank you.❤

[@marymisenheimer8809]

Im making these. You show how to make them other people dont really show how to do it and they never give a recipe like you all do. Thank you so much. Im watching every watching every video.

[@silverbubbles4728]

Thank you so much. These are delicious! Also, if you have someone that really can not eat spicy foods, substitute the red pepper flakes with parmesan cheese (the one that comes in a plastic bottle with the green cap). Those are very good too! Thanks again for a great recipe!

[@ameliarico6610]

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[@lindafox1454]

Do you take these out of the bag after an hour and putthemin,or can you leave them in the bag .

[@lindafox1454]

Do you take these firecrackers out of the bag after 1 hour and store them in something else or can you just leave them in the bag. Please help me. Thanks

[@silverbubbles4728]

I leave them in the zip lock bag overnight flipping the bag every hour or so. These are very good. @@lindafox1454

[@JR-yy1iv]

​@@lindafox1454Hi. I don't think anyone answered, and I just saw your comment/question. I've made some different cracker recipes that call for coating in one spice mixture or another, and from my own experience, I would say remove from bag and place in another type of airtight container. Unless you're using seriously heavy-duty freezer type zipper bags, they're pretty porous and may allow the crackers to go stale in a shorter time.

[@jacquelinealexander4546]

Omg. I ran across your channel and immediately ran to the kitchen to try. I had all the ingredients. They came out awesome. Just as you said they would. I stopped eating them to come and let you know. Thank you kind Sir. Keep them recipes coming.❤👏👏👏👏👏❤

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We love your enthusiasm! Thank you so much for watching our channel and trying out the crackers. We have over 170 videos with recipes on our channel so we hope you can find lots of other recipes to enjoy. We'll be adding more in 2024. Happy New Year!

[@crystalscott4712]

i use a rubber maid container with a lid instead of ziplock bag. you can toss and coat and the crackers will not break because rubber maid is soft plastic. love your recipes!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Great suggestion. When we made these, we were actually in Florida in a rental unit so our container choices were limited. The RubberMaid product is a great idea - but the ziplock bag works when you have limited supplies! Thanks so much for watching our channel. We hope you have a great evening.

[@carblarson8868]

You are right, use the full 2 tablespoons of crush pepper flakes. It makes them!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We love these crackers! They are hard to stop eating once I stop. Thank you so much for watching our channel. It's great having you at the table with us.

[@jons363]

I saved a big plastic utz cheese ball container just to make these in. The extra space makes it easier to tumble them without clusters staying together.

[@charlottecampbell417]

Thank you for reminding me of this excellent recipe. I love your name “come sit at my table”. Making them now you may want to think about the heat level. I used 1 tablespoon of pepper flakes instead of 2 It is hot hot. It taste great but the pepper hangs in your mouth. Whew!

[@thomasreddick5908]

Another trick is to butter your hamburger bun with a light spread of mayo first and then that way the burger juice will not get into the bread and make that soggy as well. Love this video.. thank you..

[@stevegaines-vq3bd]

thank you.....good idea...

[@chrism1164]

I'm 76 and have never heard of these! What an unusual idea! Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@kidrobot.]

seasoning food is unusual? wow..

[@carolynstewart8465]

Fire crackers are addictive!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Roo849]

Okay, this was my first Come Sit At My Table recipe I've made. It was a household hit and the first time I used red pepper flakes! So tasty and will make many more times.

[@user-ll9ov5bn6k]

Can’t wait to try these. Y’all have some of the neatest recipes. Thanks for sharing!

[@spmrosepi1]

I love these and make them not as often as I would like. They are good, and thanks for reminding me that I need to make these again.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You’re welcome for the reminder. Have a nice day.

[@lindacbenson4400]

These sound delicious... and addicting! I agree with the people advocating a 2 gallon bag. But also, to make mixing the spices and oil easier, why not add them directly to the oil in the measuring cup and then pouring that over the crackers in the bag? Better distribution and no spices hiding in the corners of the bag.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

That would work. Thanks for a great tip. We really appreciate that you're watching.

[@debragreen7272]

I love that tip as well! I have made these but it was for the Super Bowl last year and haven’t thought of them again!

[@shannonwhite7605]

I'm definitely making these & the white bean/chicken chili!! Love yalls recipes!!🥰🙏🏻😋🐔🥣🌶❤️

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much! Enjoy both recipes and have a great day!

[@vickifrakes9488]

I’ve done this with oyster crackers. Very good. Thanks for sharing.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

They are good with oyster crackers but I do prefer them with the saltines or Zestas. We hope you enjoy them.

[@bryndabaker6782]

I can vouch for these; they're light, crispy, and so delicious you'll find yourself craving them Thanks, guys, for a clear, concise video, well-done!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much for watching our channel and vouching for these Fire Crackers. I can never stop with just one!

[@irasemachavez7394]

I did those firecracker crackers and they were addicted and so delicious I had them with soup,I couldn't stop eating them🤤👍

[@gerlindakumer8966]

I love this BECAUSE, snack crackers have become SO EXPENSIVE!

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

I cannot wait to try these! Love snacks like that. Also going to watch your white bean chicken chili recipe as I have wanted to make a white chili for quite some time. Great videos, always take the time to explain exactly how to make what you're making, I appreciate that!

[@carolb1792]

I made these today and they're REALLY good!! I cut the recipe in half.

[@robinlhodges]

I agree... these are the best crackers in the world. try this dip to go along with them. We call it "crack dip". It can be doubled, tripled, etc. Serve hot or cold. Let me know how you like it! Ingredients: 1 pound breakfast sausage, such as Jimmy Dean (hot or mild) 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, cut into pieces Instructions: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage until crumbled and no longer pink. Drain. Add Rotel and cream cheese to skillet. Stir until cheese melts. Serve warm with tortilla chips or even better, serve with Fire Crackers!!

[@user-cs6rm2jr5p]

Love those firecrackers and you both thanks for all the great culinary knowledge you share you two are so awesome keep up the great videos

[@moanalohman5184]

Yummy! I've tried these at a gathering, and I was blown away. I thought they brought them that way. It's awesome you guys get together with your friends for six weeks. Have fun and stay safe. Teachers are the best and are underpaid. God bless! ❤🙏🏽

[@lindamcneely7333]

Hello Tom and Melissa, I invite you two in my home so often you’re like good friends. 😃 I have to tell you I made your Fire crackers Saturday after Thanksgiving. A house full of family at my son’s house in Bridgeport, WV. They were a HIT‼️ Everybody raved over them. I sent everyone your recipe with my phone. I don’t think I’ve missed a recipe! Keep ‘em coming! GrannyKayKay

[@nicelady51]

One of my favorite comfort snacks is butter on a Saltine. Elegant in it's simplicity and better than you imagine. I'm making these today and will experiment with the butter and let you know how that goes with an edit.

[@nanaof6babies]

People, my husband and sisters laugh at me for this. But crackers with a smear of real butter, is the best!

[@nicelady51]

@@nanaof6babies So far, I've only eaten them without the butter. Delicious, though!

[@nicklong7661]

What an interesting Dish! 😊 I wonder how they would be with the spices mixed in the oil mixture and the oil spice mixture brushed on the crackers and baked. I love the idea of this. I bet they would be wonderful with a little Parmesan added and a splash of vinegar. I will have fun experimenting with this one. For some reason parsley sound good on it as well. And of course I'll try your all's version first. This one looks fun!

[@marciwilson-kapaan6797]

Unbelievably delicious!!! Way to go!!

[@maddogbec6432]

I have a tip for your bag, if you just turn the top of the bag down to the outside all the way around and the bag will stand up better. Thank you I enjoy your table! 😊

[@cutiekay5878]

I make those same crackers at Christmas time and all my neighbors love them. They are so addictive. Enjoy your crackers and vacation

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We love the crackers and we’re very much enjoying nicer weather!

[@normaflores9526]

I can’t wait to make them! Looks so delicious

[@mariacline6511]

Going to try this. Love your recipes

[@cathylongstreth5405]

Oh, MY!! These look so very tempting! And I can just imagine them with white bean chicken chili❣️

[@cherylcobern4483]

Sounds REALLY GOOD!

[@ccsngr]

You have to make this treat with regular Ritz. It's even better than the saltines. There is a hint if sweetness that offsets the hotness of the red pepper flakes. Yummy Yummy Yummy !

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

This Fire Crackers recipe looks so delicious 😋 Mr. Tom.

[@whenhereturnssoon4466]

I made your recipe last night! REALLY GOOD!

[@gerristory4440]

Gotta try these. Looks really good. Thank you ❣️

[@JUSTREADMYBOOK1]

I am definitely going to try this recipe. It's quite economical and you can make them with what most already have around the kitchen. I'm going to do mine with olive oil.

[@tinkerdee5923]

I can NOT wait to make these !!!!! They look delicious ❤

[@pamelacosens6542]

We made your recipe of this, and it is one of our favorites! Thank you!

[@lupeguedea1209]

😍 I haven’t had any of these in over 2 years at least! I’m making some this weekend. Thank you Tom & Melissa ❤

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Our pleasure! We hope you enjoy them!

[@elizabetharruda2850]

Can’t wait to make this! Thank you for sharing this 🤗💕🙏

[@esperanzaquinteros7953]

Yay🎉🎉🎉 congratulations. I am fairly new and just love you guys. Enjoy your trip❤ we love cruising too, I just love your style, your explanations, your chicken salad is the best❤❤❤

[@Mytagz]

Wow that's a throw back! I had these probably 15 years ago and hadn't seen it since! I had them with the little oyster crackers too, which is nice because they are bite sized.

[@FPD194]

Thank you for your video. My wife and I will give these a try with our black eyed peas and ham hocks. They look great!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Word of warning: They are very hard to stop eating once you start! 😊 We appreciate so much that you are watching our channel.

[@FPD194]

Update-Made those crackers last night and tasted them this morning, WOW are they good! You are right, you can't eat just one!😄 Thank you again for the video! Have a wonderful day!

[@bettyemobley-washington1010]

Deliciously delicious 😊.

[@waynecarter4153]

Thank you for the video and recipe 💯👍👍👍💯😎

[@joeh4796]

I had to come find this recipe, since you mentioned it in the chicken noodle soup video. Sounds interesting! I make a cracker recipe that uses a bag of oyster crackers, a little bit of oil, a packet of that Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning and dill weed seasoning, that we’ve liked for years. Sometimes we drink a glass of tomato juice along with it.

[@jeffguybersen]

Wow. I would have thought these would've been popped in the oven for a few minutes.

[@kathyking9912]

I was thinking the same thing . If they did have a little greasy residue putting them in the oven might help for a few minutes .

[@tammiemcwilliams4259]

No no you don't need to do that😮

[@bethdavis6863]

You can bake them 30 minutes at 250% F, stirring at 15 minutes.

[@maryannmcconnell5228]

Tom and Melissa, I love you guys and your wonder recipes. I'm addicted! I have made so many of your recipes and my husband loves them all! I am on your channel everyday especially on Saturday and Sunday because my husband Dave watches football most of the day and I learn another recipe and your tips are great! Doing the 12 days of Christmas now! Have a great day and a Merry CHRISTmas🙏🌲🇺🇸💓

[@jacquelinelayne7702]

Nabisco oyster crackers are also a good choice Love your channel Thank you both!!

[@mamamiagerrard5578]

Oh I will be making this for sure. I always make turkey dinner casserole with all the turkey dinner leftovers. Oh so good

[@user-jr7pi5wd7l]

1st of all I love Tom and Melissa, I watch all their videos and I do make most of the recipes, when Tom comes on I say "hello my friend" , we love these firecrackers, I have even made them for work, huge hit ! Keep the recipes coming, I love to bake & cook and you by far are my favorite channel. Love you guys from your biggest fan in Iowa !

[@PatrickPizarro]

Wow! This is such a great idea.

[@michaellogue2254]

Just made them,Wow they are delicious Thank you for taking the time to share this recipe.

[@user-od6tx9ny3o]

I GOTTA make these! Looks delish!

[@alisaharris6870]

Thank you, trying them now and they are delicious!!!🤪

[@carolnoe9037]

I have made these for about 5 years now. My recipe had you lay them out on a cookie sheet and bake them. I use a 2 gallon bag but might try the one gallon bag. My neighbor request these every year for their chili party.

[@jj-1936]

I don't know whether to love you or hate you for posting this recipe. You're right that they're addictive. I'm going to have to stop keeping saltines in the house or I'll continue making these, and I don't need the calories. I took bags of them to my family to try at Christmas and they loved them too. I decreased the oil just a bit to 1-1/2 cups and, because I like spicy foods, increased all the other ingredients to my liking. OMG!!! I don't have to have them with anything. They're so good all by themselves.

[@robertmartinez988]

You guys have a great personality for this kind of thing

[@geniewest7101]

❤️ this. My very first summer job was at the Little Debbie bakery in Collegedale, Tennessee! I loved that place. I made Chocolate Swiss Rolls. Unfortunately, there were no Christmas Tree cakes then! 😢 They do have an outlet store at the bakery, and sell cookbooks. This recipe needs to be put in if they have a volume 2! 🎄🎂

[@floryorag4238]

Thank you for this recipe, they are delicious, I tried to pair it with the corn pudding recipe and they taste great, sweet, salty and spicy.

[@lindaleathers4696]

I can’t leave these alone when I make them! My recipe didn’t call for black pepper but will be adding them to my next batch! Love all your recipes! Thanks for sharing!

[@lisaalcantara8081]

I renamed these "Kentucky Fire Crackers.". Hope you don't mind. 😊 Love your videos! You are both so sweet. Merry Christmas! 🎄🙏🏻⭐

[@judydorman2833]

I am going to try these, they sound great. Every Christmas and New Years I make Gumbo. I used to make 3 different kinds, I am 77yrs old & zhave been sick, so my girls made Chicnen & Sausage Gumbo & Potatoes Salad. They did a great job. We are not Koonies, but we live so close to Louisiana

[@user-yj9uh9ny2w]

Aww you are so kind hearted. And I love your food videos. You both are really blessed to have each other. We're blessed to see your videos and share thank you. I'll try these. I love crackers with chilli power on them. Just had some they are e yummy

[@donnapollock]

These look so good and very delicious to. I can't wait to try them. The white chicken chili is also amazing to. I just can't wait to make them... Thank you and God Bless you for this recipe...

[@elakay4397]

3-7-24....just made these crackers. Love how you go slow with the instructions. My daughter will probably consume most of them, she loves things like this. Also...wanted to say..these would be perfect as a Christmas gift with homemade soup. Plan to do this next Christmas. God bless you both!❤🙋‍♀️😘

[@whenhereturnssoon4466]

Made these about 7 times since I first got your recipe! Love these and so do my friends!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Glad you like them! We think they are wonderful! You are a great endorsement for this recipe. We really appreciate your comment. Thank you so much for watching our channel.

[@cindygibbsdickerson5175]

I made the premium saltines using 1⅔ cup of oil, ⅔ cup of Hersheys Cocoa, 1 cup of powdered sugar 1 tsp of instant coffee and about a tbs of very course ground sea salt. I used 2 boxes of the miniature crackers. They turned out really good, maybe a little wetter than these with the salt, pepper, ranch seasonings. They did soak up the oil good also. If you purfect this or try it, please let me know. Loving your recipes

[@kerleygirl1]

I have the same recipe and I use pretzels! Yummy and yes….addictive!❤️

[@kaylangenfeld4922]

look wonderful , i had made before from different recipe and called for 2 ranch seasonings and were salty , thanks for this wonderful recipe 🙂 love your videos Texas Kay

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Greetings Texas Kay! We’re so glad you’re watching and enjoying our recipes!

[@victoriajones7383]

Ty for this recipe! It's one I've wanted to try for quite some time. Going to look up your white chicken chili recipe now. Sounds like a great combo 😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much! We really enjoy the Fire Crackers and they are great with the white chicken chili as well. We really appreciate that you've watched our channel.

[@victoriajones7383]

@@comesitatmytable9044 ❤

[@lindamoeder1681]

These are soooo good!!!! And surprise .. they are not oily. I made these to go with a pot of chili.

[@pattymc4726]

I’m very unhappy with you! I’m supposed to be watching my calories and how can I do that with a bag of these crackers in my house? The recipe was just odd enough that I had to make it. I didn’t anticipate them tasting so good. Hubby and I can’t resist them. Thanks for the recipe. Greetings from Canada!

[@adnacraigo6590]

Gonna make some.

[@GiGi-dg1cs]

Merry Christmas Tom and Melissa... I just made these this morning for the the first time. My husband, who is truly is the cook in the family (although I do the baking/desserts etc), was watching me as he was preparing breakfast. At one point he stops and then says, "what are you doing??? those crackers are going to be mush!)...I said, "trust me" (as i was internally hearing you say, trust me). My husband then walks away...he then can't help himself and comes back a short time later..and the conversation is repeated. Later I asked him if he would like to take the first bite. He hesitated and I then said, "do they look soggy?". He then said, "no" 😒.. He took a bite and said, "what are these..they are great!" I ate one even though I am not a hot/spicy gal. I find them addicting. Our 4 kids are coming home today for Christmas...I know they will be a hit. THANK YOU!!!! Oh, and yesterday, I made your biscuits and sausage gravy or the first time, at age 59. I had never made it. Absolutely delicious!! THANK YOU!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We absolutely love reading your story! That's totally made our night! I agree with you, the crackers are impossible to eat just one of and walk away!

[@mariannelooney9369]

Oh my gosh! Genius!

[@dolliemaesone]

I love these ! Yummy 😋

[@tonywoolums9673]

Ok these were great as is, but I decided to put some on a cookie rack and baked at 375 for 4 minutes and they were even better! A hit with everyone who's tried them and, as you said a great snack at the end of the work day! Also great with the homemade beer cheese my neighbor makes!

[@kidrobot.]

yeah i think the crackers would go soggy after an hour if not baked

[@aaronh8943]

​@kidrobot. They actually aren't at all and have basically the same crisp but I also think you could use less oil and that a final bake could enhance things as well

[@kidrobot.]

@@aaronh8943 i still need to try these. my parents always buy these plain crackers with no dip lol

[@lisasuewarren6204]

Yum yum, I just seen this video and I think I will go make some of them. They look tasty

[@carolynstewart8465]

You must be such fun friends! You know how to live a good life!❤

[@tg360andbeyond]

So ridiculously good!!

[@r.burtnett6995]

Had my 1st Fire Crackers my friend made during the holidays and you are indeed correct. They are addictive. She made them using the Premium Mini Saltines.

[@carladoyle3006]

Great job 👍

[@pepperwatson7784]

Yummy yummy just made some myself. Thank you so much for the recipe. My name is pepper and these are not hard enough so I had a whole bunch more pepper flakes to them They are so delicious.

[@bettycoots631]

Made this yesterday and we loved it....will be making more

[@jmarcos1008]

I watched this video again several times because they look so delicious. I'm going to make them today because it is 4th of July and the name of these crackers is perfect.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

That’s fantastic! Enjoy! Thank you so much for watching.

[@tg360andbeyond]

I just made this the second time with a 2 gallon ziploc and I'm certain you could use less oil with the extra space. I mixed them just as much as the first time but they remained quite oily. Love these things!

[@whatthetes3303]

Since it is just me I half the amount of everything and used half gallon bag, and they are delicious have perfect heat and almost a pizza flavor idk just yumm.. thank you

[@anitasmith3063]

Another fabulous recipe to try... can't wait to go to grocery store for the ingredients (crackers)! Then to try the chili too!!