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Homemade ranch oyster crackers in a shallow ceramic bowl, golden brown and coated with herbs.

Ranch Oyster Crackers

5 from 1 vote
Crispy, buttery ranch oyster crackers that are the ultimate easy snack. They come together in minutes with pantry ingredients and stay crunchy for days — perfect for parties, game day, or lunch boxes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 10–12 oz bag Oyster crackers - Standard plain
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley ranch seasoning - Or homemade mix
  • 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter - Melted
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil - Helps coating spread
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder - Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Dried dill - Optional
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional, for spicy version

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For tossing crackers)
  • 1 Rimmed baking sheet (Ungreased)
  • 1 Measuring spoons (For seasonings)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring)
  • 1 Microwave-safe bowl (For melting butter)

Method
 

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until fully liquid but not bubbling hot. Stir in vegetable oil.
    "White bowl with melted butter and ranch seasoning, stirred with a silver spoon, herbs visible in the mix.
  2. Add the ranch seasoning packet to the butter mixture. Stir well until no clumps remain. Let sit for 2–3 minutes so flavors blend.
  3. Place oyster crackers in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the ranch mixture over them while stirring constantly. Mix until every cracker is evenly coated.
    Golden homemade ranch oyster crackers on a baking sheet, sprinkled with herbs and black pepper.
  4. Spread coated crackers in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway. Remove when slightly darker and toasted.
    Golden, homemade ranch oyster crackers on a silver baking sheet, sprinkled with herbs and baked until crisp.
  5. Let crackers cool completely on the baking sheet before storing in an airtight container.
    Ranch oyster crackers in a glass bowl, golden brown and sprinkled with herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 25gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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