Description
Get ready for the ultimate snack upgrade! These Old Bay Baked Oyster Crackers are crunchy, buttery, and packed with savory seasoning in every bite. Perfect for tossing over creamy soups, spicing up salads, or munching straight from the bowl. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, they’re your go-to easy recipe for parties, road trips, and snack cravings. This recipe hits all the right keywords: quick snack, easy recipe, party food ideas, spicy snack, appetizer recipes, crunchy snack, and savory treats!
Ingredients
4 cups oyster crackers
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, parsley, and cayenne pepper.
3. Place oyster crackers in a large mixing bowl. Pour seasoned butter over them and toss until evenly coated.
4. Spread the crackers in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
6. Let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
For an extra pop, add lemon zest or a sprinkle of smoked paprika after baking.
Store in an airtight container once fully cooled to maintain crunch for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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