Description
Ranch Oyster Crackers are a delicious and addictive snack made by coating crispy oyster crackers in a flavorful blend of melted butter, ranch dressing mix, lemon pepper, dill weed, and garlic powder. This no-bake recipe requires air-drying the crackers to achieve the perfect crispy texture infused with savory herbs and spices, making it an irresistible treat perfect for parties or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 18 ounces oyster crackers
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (melted, 2 sticks)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil for easy cleanup.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, ranch dressing mix, lemon pepper, dried dill weed, and garlic powder until well combined to create the flavorful coating.
- Coat Crackers: Place the oyster crackers in a very large bowl. Drizzle the butter and seasoning mixture over the crackers and toss gently but thoroughly until all crackers are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Spread Crackers: Evenly spread the coated crackers across the prepared baking sheets, making sure they are in a single layer to promote even drying.
- Air-Dry: Let the crackers air-dry at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours, stirring periodically to help them dry evenly and develop a crispy texture without baking or frying.
Notes
- This easy, no-bake recipe produces crispy, savory crackers perfect for snacking or entertaining.
- Make sure to stir the crackers occasionally during air-drying to ensure even crispness and flavor coating.
- For best flavor, use fresh ranch dressing mix and freshly melted butter.
- Store in an airtight container once fully dried to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 40 crackers
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 595 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg