If you’re looking for a snack that’s crunchy, craveworthy, and flavorful, these zesty seasoned oyster crackers are for you! The crackers are coated in a blend of ranch and Italian seasoning mix, with some salt and vinegar popcorn seasoning to add a little extra zing. They’re super easy to make and are the perfect snack for game days, holiday parties, or anytime really. Read on for the recipe!
Zesty Seasoned Oyster Crackers
These oyster crackers are the perfect to snack on before a holiday meal, with lunch, or on their own. They are tossed in avocado oil seasoned with ranch, Italian seasoning, and salt and vinegar popcorn seasoning before being baked for only 25 minutes at a low heat.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Game Day Food, Holiday Favorites
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 17
Author: Camy
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Equipment (Shop on Amazon)
Ingredients
- 9 oz oyster crackers (1 bag of Premium Soup and Oyster Crackers)
- ⅓ cup avocado oil (shop on Amazon)
- 3 tsp Good Seasons Zesty Italian Dressing & Recipe Seasoning Mix (or approx 0.3 oz- shop on Amazon)
- 2 tsp Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (or approx 0.2 oz- shop on Amazon)
- 2 tsp Kernel Season's Salt & Vinegar Popcorn Seasoning (or approx 0.2 oz)
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the avocado oil, zesty Italian seasoning mix, ranch seasoning, salt & vinegar seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.⅓ cup avocado oil, 3 tsp Good Seasons Zesty Italian Dressing & Recipe Seasoning Mix, 2 tsp Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning, 2 tsp Kernel Season's Salt & Vinegar Popcorn Seasoning, ¼ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Place the oyster crackers in a medium mixing bowl and pour the seasoned oil mixture over them. Gently mix the crackers until they are all coated in the oil mixture.9 oz oyster crackers
- Pour the crackers on a half sheet pan and spread them into an even layer. It's okay if some crackers are touching or leaning on each other.
- Bake the crackers for 25 minutes at 250°F, stirring every 6-7 minutes. The crackers should be a light golden color and should no longer look shiny from the avocado oil when done baking.
- Optional- If you want some extra zing, toss the crackers in another couple teaspoons of salt & vinegar popcorn seasoning while they are still warm from the oven.
- Allow the crackers to cool on the sheet pan- then enjoy! Store the crackers in an airtight bag or container.
Notes from the Happy To Be Here Kitchen
Note 1. Oil: While I prefer avocado oil, any neutral oil can be used for this recipe.
Did you try these seasoned oyster crackers?
If you did, leave a comment and rating below to let me know how you like them. Then check out some of my other favorite snacks and appetizers…
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