25 Minute Addictive Taco Crackers You Can’t Resist Recipe
These 25 Minute Addictive Taco Crackers are a spicy and crunchy snack perfect for any occasion. Coated in a flavorful blend of taco seasoning, garlic, onion, and chili flakes, these crackers are oven-baked to a golden crisp, delivering a deliciously addictive treat that’s easy to make and sure to satisfy your snack cravings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup, serves 2-3 as a snack 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Seasoning Mixture
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil (or olive oil for added flavor; adjust quantity based on cracker preference)
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (adjust for spiciness or use a homemade blend)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (fresh minced garlic can be used, reduce slightly)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (dried onion flakes are an alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes (omit for mild flavor, increase for more spice)
Base
- 1 cup Crackers (use gluten-free crackers for gluten-free option)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) to ensure a low and slow bake that crisps the crackers evenly without burning.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili flakes until fully combined to create a flavorful coating.
- Coat Crackers: Place the crackers into a large mixing bowl or resealable bag and pour the seasoning mixture over them. Toss or shake well to ensure every cracker is evenly coated with the spicy mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated crackers out in a single layer on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping to allow for even baking.
- Initial Bake: Bake the crackers for 10 minutes to start the crisping process and develop flavors.
- Stir and Continue Baking: After 10 minutes, gently stir or flip the crackers to promote even cooking, then return to the oven and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until the crackers are golden and crisp.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes to suit your spice tolerance or omit for a milder flavor.
- Using olive oil can add additional flavor, but quantities can be adjusted depending on how crunchy or oily you prefer your crackers.
- For a gluten-free snack, substitute regular crackers with gluten-free crackers.
- Store cooled crackers in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.
- Use a homemade taco seasoning to control salt and additives if desired.
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