Firecracker Ranch Cheez-Its
Bold, spicy, and utterly addictive—Firecracker Ranch Cheez-Its combine the cheesy crunch you love with zesty ranch and a fiery kick for the ultimate snack experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Cheez-Its (original flavor)
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oil, ranch seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Add Cheez-Its to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread coated crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Cool crackers fully before storing to retain crunch.
- Use olive oil as a substitute for canola if desired.
- Adjust cayenne and pepper flakes to control heat level.
- Great for parties, road trips, and snack boards.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 batch
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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