This oyster cracker snack looks so simple that you might pass it over for something flashier, but you’d be missing out.\u00a0 The simple crackers act as a crispy canvas for loads of savory flavor sourced from the spice cabinet. Dry ranch dressing seasoning mix is the real hero. It adds salt, tanginess and lots of herbal flavor. We back it up by adding even more to this no-cook snack. Make this for poker or movie night with friends, for a road trip, or for grazing when you’re hosting houseguests.<\/p>\n
Place the oyster crackers in a large bowl. In a small bowl, add canola oil, ranch salad dressing mix, dill week, onion powder, garlic powder and lemon-pepper seasoning. Whisk it thoroughly to combine. Drizzle the entire mixture over the\u00a0 crackers and mix well until the seasoning mixture is thoroughly distributed. Let stand 2 hours. Store in an airtight container.<\/p>\n
Though best eaten fresh, you can keep these ranch oyster crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.<\/p>\n
Yes, you can. Freeze these seasoned crackers to prevent them from going stale if you’re not likely to finish them off quickly. Transfer them to a zip-top bag and then gently press out as much air as possible before sealing. They will keep in the freezer for two to three months. Let the crackers come to room temperature in the sealed bag before serving.<\/p>\n
Yes! Because the crackers keep well either fresh or frozen, these seasoned crackers are an ideal make-ahead snack.<\/p>\n
Absolutely. You can use sunflower, peanut, olive, safflower, vegetable, safflower or avocado oil to make this recipe. Really any neutral oil will work, as it’s primarily important to help coat the crackers so the dry spices stick to them.<\/p>\n
Certainly! Baking the oyster crackers lightly browns them and intensifies their savory flavor. Spread the crackers onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a 250\u00b0F oven. You can also toast them lightly in the air fryer. Check out this how-to<\/a> for instructions. Let cool to room temperature before serving.<\/p>\n
Oyster cracker snacks are an unexpected topping scattered on soups<\/a> like fish chowder<\/a>, butternut squash soup<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0tomato soup<\/a>. Toss them on top of your favorite salad in lieu of croutons. Our favorite suggestion is to include them on your cheese board<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"