Description
Crunchy, cheesy, and packed with bold taco flavor, these taco crackers are an easy and addictive snack made with oyster crackers, taco seasoning, and a few pantry staples. Perfect for parties, game days, or on-the-go munching.
Ingredients
1 box (12–16 oz) oyster crackers
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)
1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), oil, and lime juice until well combined.
- Add the oyster crackers and gently toss to coat them evenly in the seasoned oil mixture.
- Spread the coated crackers in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until lightly golden and crisp.
- If using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it over the hot crackers right after removing from the oven and toss gently to coat.
- Let the crackers cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
For a spicier version, increase the cayenne pepper or add chipotle powder.
Make them cheesy with Parmesan or swap taco seasoning with ranch mix for a different flavor.
If crackers lose their crunch, bake them again for 5 minutes at 250°F to restore crispiness.
Use gluten-free crackers and seasoning for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
