Description
Spicy Southern Snackers celebrate zesty comfort with crispy chicken bites that dance between heat and Southern charm. Perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, these addictive morsels promise a delightful flavor journey you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 12-ounce (340 grams) box of saltine or Ritz style crackers
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) chili flakes
Instructions
- Gather saltine crackers (about or 280 grams) and transfer them into a large, sturdy resealable plastic bag, creating enough space for thorough coating and movement.
- Carefully pour of extra virgin olive oil directly over the crackers, ensuring each cracker receives an even, glistening layer of oil.
- Sprinkle of dried Italian herb blend and of crushed red pepper flakes evenly throughout the bag for comprehensive seasoning coverage.
- Seal the bag tightly, removing excess air to prevent potential leakage during the marinating process.
- Gently rotate and massage the bag, allowing the oil and spices to distribute uniformly across all crackers without breaking them.
- Place the bag in a cool, dark pantry or kitchen cabinet at room temperature for 12-24 hours, periodically rotating the bag to guarantee consistent flavor absorption.
- After marinating, carefully open the bag and transfer the infused crackers to a serving platter, allowing any excess oil to drain naturally.
- Accompany the spicy crackers with complementary dips such as herbed sour cream, whipped feta, or a tangy ranch-style spread for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Overnight Marination Magic: Let these crackers soak up zesty flavors by resting at room temperature, allowing spices to deeply penetrate every crispy bite.
- Oil Coating Technique: Use a resealable bag to ensure each cracker gets perfectly and evenly dressed with olive oil and spicy seasonings.
- Gentle Mixing Method: Carefully flip the bag several times to distribute Italian seasoning and chili flakes without breaking the delicate crackers.
- Versatile Snack Option: Enjoy these spicy spliters straight from the bag or pair with creamy dips like sour cream or soft cheese for extra indulgence.
- Flavor Infusion Tip: Occasional bag flipping helps spices and oil blend thoroughly, creating a more intense and balanced taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg