No Bake Ranch Oyster Crackers Recipe
If you’re looking for a quick and super easy snack to make, then you’ve got to try out this no bake ranch oyster crackers recipe!
This is a great recipe to try when you don’t want to bake a dessert recipe from scratch, or if you’re short on time when it comes to preparing and baking a dish.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
With only 4 simple ingredients, this recipe is super easy to make and is ready in no time, making it a great option for a day when you get a snack craving!
Ingredients for this recipe
Oyster crackers: The main ingredient.
Ranch dressing mix: For flavoring.
Garlic powder: Enhances the flavor.
Vegetable oil: Helps to mix the seasonings with the crackers.
Equipment needed for this recipe
You’ll need a zippered plastic bag to add the ingredients to for even mixing. A small bowl is a great place to premix the seasoning with the garlic powder. Baking sheets are needed for preparing the ranch dill oyster crackers.
How to make no bake ranch oyster crackers
Step 1: Put the crackers in a zippered food bag.
Step 2: Add oil and all other ingredients in a separate small bowl.
Step 3: Pour the shaken oil mixture over crackers into the bag.
Step 4: Seal the bag and shake until the crackers are well coated.
Expert Tips
– To make the crackers spicy, add 1-2 tablespoons crushed red pepper.
– Let crackers stand for at least 24 hours for the best flavor. If you can’t resist you could eat them anytime you like, but the longer they sit the better they taste.
What to to make next if you enjoy these no bake ranch crackers
If you enjoy a no-bake recipe, then you could try out this Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies recipe. Or if you’re a cheesecake fan, then try to make this No Bake Cherry Cheesecake next!
Do you like donuts? If so, then this Baked Strawberry Donuts Recipe is a delicious place to start! If you want a dip to go along with this oyster cracker recipe, you could also make this Weight Watchers Hummus Recipe.
Common Questions
Are no bake ranch oyster crackers healthy?
These aren’t a “health” food, however, they are definitely a healthier snack option than many comparative boxed food options to satisfy your cravings with. Since you’re seasoning the crackers yourself, you’re in control of what ingredients are going into your body!
Storage suggestions
Store the leftover crackers in an airtight food storage container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
No Bake Ranch Oyster Crackers
This no bake ranch oyster crackers recipe is a treat to enjoy when you're feeling like a light snack. Bonus: They're ready in minutes!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces oyster crackers
- 2 packages ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Step 1: Put the crackers in a zippered foStep 1: Put the crackers in a zippered food bag.
Step 2: Add oil and all other ingredients in a separate small bowl.
Step 3: Pour the shaken oil mixture over crackers into the bag.
Step 4: Seal the bag and shake until the crackers are well coated.
Nutrition Information
Yield 14 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 241Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 0mgSodium 624mgCarbohydrates 27gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 4g
As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts, WW points and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
Just wondering why the 24 hours wait? My mother in law always said that too, and I never asked her WHY !?!?
It takes some time for the crackers to soak up the oil. I’ve found that they just don’t taste as good until the seasonings have had time to soak in and otherwise they feel/taste a bit greasy.
I’ve never tried these without baking them. I think toasting them in the over gives them a great toasted flavor. It doesn’t take that long. 1 hour. Stirring every 15 min. I’ve forgotten the temp. Think it’s about 250
Do you need to set them out on a cookie sheet to set or just put them in an air tight container?
I don’t ever put mine on a cookie sheet. I keep them in the container I mix them in. Thanks
What size is the ranch dip packet in ounces?
.9 oz (point nine ounces) Thanks!
Um, please tell me that there are not actually over 1400 calories in a serving of these! And what is a serving size?
Thanks!
I have been making these for years. If you shake them in a paper bag instead of a bowl, the bag will absorb a lot of the oil, so the crackers won’t be so oily.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
omg i remember doing them in the paper bag !!!
I use a paper bag as well.
I accidentally bought Dry Ranch dressing mix packet instead of dip mix. Do you think that’s ok to use?
I would try it. I think it’s basically the same, The package is probablay larger though? Good luck, ,Let me kojw how you make out. Thanks!
My original recipe I got years ago, actually calls for the dressing packet not the dip. You will be fine.
Reminds me of the fire cracker recipe which has the addition of red pepper flakes. We’re going to try this ea. way ’cause we do love the extra heat from the pepper flakes. We also us Canola Oil for no other reason then it’s lower in saturated fat. 16 grams vs 21. Canola actually has 300 more calories in a cup of oil but we don’t drink the stuff so how many calories you get using it like this is anyone’s guess The health studies say given a choice the Canola is the way to go by a slight margin. Sorry to take up your blog.
I’m wondering if the flavor will still be as good without the dill. Has anyone tried? These sound delicious but I’m not a fan if dill. I think I’ll go ahead and try anyways. Thank you!
Skipping the dill will not hurt the recipe. It will still have plenty of flavor ! I love dill so I always add it but feel free to adjust it to your taste. Happy new year thanks for stopping by. Michele
My original recipe calls for adding lemon pepper in addition to the dill and garlic. Since tshis was the only thing I used lemon pepper for I decided to eliminate it. It’s a very forgiving recipe. Add what ever spices your family likes. Yesterday I added italian seasoning spice. It still works.
i have been making these for years but somehow never added the dill or garlic. Very good and I now have Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren that count on getting these every year.
What a great tradition! Thanks for stopping by.
@Carey Chellew, I’ve made these for years. I’ve never used dill. Gonna try it now though. Also, I use a gallon storage bag. Very easy to mix when needed.
I have been making these for years.A friend gave the recipe to my husband.In his recipe, he warmed the oil.Love these.
That is a great idea! I’ll try heating the oil next time. I bet that gives it more flavor. Thanks!
I’ve made this before using Orville Redenbachers buttery popcorn oil, really good! Also good using pretzel stix or braids!
Oh. Those are some great ideas. I’ll have to try it out. THANKS
I be in South Africa and saw the oyster cracker recipe I love oysters but never heard of crackers could you tell me what it is please
Hi Rachel. Oyster crackers are just a small round cracker as shown in the recipe like these – http://amzn.to/2xRTa6q. Thanks for stopping by!
I make thesense all the time. However I like to add broken cashews as a little twist. EXCELLENT
Instead of regular ranch, I used fiesta ranch. It makes them spicy and I always use olive oil.
Sounds great! I will try that combo for sure. Thanks!
can the vegetable oil be substituted for olive oil or butter?
I think olive oil should work. With butter I think they will get extra greasy. The crackers absorb the oil, not sure the butter would work the same. Let me know what you try. Thank you for stopping by! Michele
These look really really good! What a great snack food for a party! I’m thinking of New Years! Pinning! Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It! 🙂
My family has always loved these
These crackers sound so good. I love dill. I am going to be trying them right away. Thanks for sharing on Nifty Thrifty Sunday.
I was just going to say that I haven’t made these in years and then I actually started to READ the post… no bake?! That’s awesome!
I make these a lot-they are very good