Extra Crispy Fried Saltines

Level up your snack board with these tasty fried saltines. With just two ingredients, you can make this trendy restaurant appetizer at home. The hardest part is picking out which dips and spreads you want to serve with them. We love a creamy goat cheese and bacon jam option, but the crispy crackers will go with anything you plan to serve, from a juicy bruschetta to ultra-rich brie. And the best part? You can make these up to a week in advance of when you plan to serve them. Just be sure to store them in an airtight container so they'll keep their crunch.

Southern Living Fried Saltines on a platter to serve
Photo:

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Southern Living Fried Saltines ingredients

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Ingredients

  • 4 cups canola oil

  • 1 sleeve saltine crackers 

Directions

  1. Heat oil:

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F.

    Southern Living Fried Saltines heating the oil

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

  2. Fry crackers:

    Working in batches, fry 1 sleeve of saltine crackers until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Let drain and dry on a wire rack.

    Southern Living Fried Saltines draining after frying

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

  3. Store crackers:

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

    Southern Living Fried Saltines in a container to store

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

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