Ranch Oyster Crackers Recipe | Buttery Seasoned Snack Mix Everyone Loves
Buttery, boldly seasoned ranch oyster crackers that bake up crisp in minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect make-ahead snack for parties, game day, and road trips.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 (9–12 ounce) bag plain oyster crackers
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado)
- 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Pinch kosher salt, to taste
- Pinch red pepper flakes or cayenne (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, black pepper, a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne if using, and a pinch of kosher salt.
- Melt the butter and combine it with the neutral oil in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the oyster crackers to the bowl and toss to lightly coat with the butter and oil.
- Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the crackers and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Spread the crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–18 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Cool completely on the pan to set the seasoning and achieve maximum crunch.
Notes
Taste your ranch seasoning before adding extra salt, as some packets are saltier. Avoid overbaking; aim for pale golden and crisp. Let crackers cool fully before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 weeks, or freeze up to 2 months. Re-crisp softened crackers at 250°F for 5–7 minutes, then cool.