With just four ingredients, Hidden Valley Ranch Oyster Crackers are an easy way to shake up snack time! Perfect for parties.
Looking for more snack ideas? Make your own Microwave Popcorn in a paper bag (or bowl) with no oil! Then turn it into the most delicious Caramel Corn you’ve ever eaten.
What are homemade ranch oyster crackers
Good snacks are an essential part of a good life. Or at least in MY life, they are. We love peanut butter caramel corn and homemade cracker jack.
This recipe for Ranch Oyster Crackers has been one of my go-to homemade snacks for several years. Made with Hidden Valley ranch DRY dressing mix, these crackers are surprisingly flavorful!
Making this recipe requires nothing more than mixing a few ingredients together. Packed into snack bags for school lunches or served in bowls to munch on throughout the afternoon, these crackers make everyone happy.
I have also made a Taco Cracker Mix which is easy and delicious too!
How to Make Ranch Oyster Crackers
I’ve seen some recipes for similar crackers that require you to bake the crackers after tossing them with the seasonings.
This recipe is for Ranch Oyster Crackers with no baking required!
You do need to plan ahead with enough time to let the crackers sit for a while before eating.
Other than that, it takes just a minute or two of preparation to make these tasty snack crackers.
- To make this homemade snack, you start with a bag of oyster crackers. Any brand will do. I usually buy the generic store brand or whatever happens to be on sale.
- Put two brown paper bags together, and pour the oyster crackers inside.
- Add a packet of powdered ranch dip mix along with dill, garlic salt and oil.
- Mix everything together then let the oyster crackers sit for a couple of hours to dry out before storing in ziploc bags or an airtight container.
Tips and Tricks
A few tips for making this ranch oyster cracker recipe:
- I used Hidden Valley Ranch packets to make these crackers. If you have another favorite powdered ranch dip or dressing mix, that should work just as well. Just be sure it’s a dry, powdered mix!
- Canola oil or another mild flavored vegetable oil works best; I’ve also used olive oil in this recipe and it’s turned out well. Avoid oils with pungent and strong aromas like coconut oil!
- Do not skip the drying out step! If you don’t let the crackers sit for a bit, they’ll get greasy and soggy in storage. Letting them sit in the brown paper bags for about 2 hours results in a crisp cracker lightly coated in the delicious ranch seasoning.
Serving Suggestions
Most of the time, when I make these crackers we end up eating them on their own as snacks. They’re a fantastic salad topper, too.
Sprinkle ranch crackers on Homemade Olive Garden salad to add a satisfying crunch and a kick of ranch flavor.
They’re also delicious on Instant Pot Chili or in a bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup!
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Ranch Oyster Crackers Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bags oyster crackers 16 ounce each
- 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dip mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons dill
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix in a double bagged brown paper bag. Let sit in bag until dry, a couple of hours.
- Pour into ziploc bag to store.
Notes
- I used Hidden Valley Ranch packets to make these crackers. If you have another favorite powdered ranch dip or dressing mix, that should work just as well. Just be sure it’s a dry, powdered mix!
- Canola oil or another mild flavored vegetable oil works best; avoid oils with pungent and strong aromas like coconut oil!
- Do not skip the drying out step! If you don’t let the crackers sit for a bit, they’ll get greasy and soggy in storage. Letting them sit in the brown paper bags for about 2 hours results in a crisp cracker lightly coated in the delicious ranch seasoning.
Nutrition
With just four ingredients, Hidden Valley Ranch Oyster Crackers are an easy way to shake up snack time! Perfect for parties.
How many tablespoons of ranch mix? I have the large container of ranch mix as we use a lot of ranch dressing. I have all the ingredients on hand & ready to make this – sounds soooo good.
I love these… The only thing that I do different is I bake them on a sheet pan at 350 for 12 minutes stirring halfway through…. enjoy!
My grandma used to always make these! This was one of my favorite snacks when I went to her house. 🙂 I haven’t had these in years. Thanks for the memory.
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