Crispy Fried Saltines
A quick way to make Saltines more exciting!
Servings 40 crackers
Cost 5
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve Saltines (about 40 crackers)
- `½ inch peanut oil or sunflower oil (high smoking point)**
- 1 pinch flaky salt or seasoning
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or any size heavy duty pot that you trust, heat about ½ inch of a good high smoking point oil like peanut oil. Target 375F, but don't get too hung up on the thermometer read because the small amount of oil will get too hot, too fast. Just heat until it seems very hot and throw in a test cracker. It should sizzle and brown.
- Carefully controlling the heat of the oil, add crackers (upside down is best) to the oil and quick fry for just about 1 to ½ minutes, turning halfway through. Keep an eye on them. Some of mine were done in a little more than a minute.
- Remove with a slotted spatula and transfer to a paper towel lined plate or tray to cool and crisp. Sprinkle with seasonings and pepper while still warm.
Notes
The amount of oil you use depends on the size of your pan. I have been making small batches in a heavy-duty saucepan so I use a small amount of oil. Just fill it to about half an inch and you should be fine.