There’s a new snack in town. just in time for the holidays – Sriracha Maple Oyster Crackers! These sweet, tangy, savory little pillows of goodness are perfect for parties and so easy to make.
One thing i always think of when i think of the holidays are homemade treats. usually i think of sweets, cookies and fudge and all of that good stuff, but i also think of the salty variety! our favorite snack for the holidays is my mom’s FAMOUS chex party mix. omg. you have to try it. i have visions of my dad eating this by the bag-full while watching chiefs football :)
These Sriracha Maple Oyster Crackers are so simple and will be the hit of your party! sometimes its the simple recipes that are the biggest hits. i have a feeling this will be one of those recipes. they will make you famous!
Why they are so good
- An addictive combination of sweet, tangy, salty and savory.
- So easy to make.
- A great batch snack, perfect for parties or movie night.
- You can adjust for the perfect level of spiciness.
Ingredients
- Oyster Crackers – go for plain, so the flavors we add will balance out.
- Sriracha – adjust to the level of your liking.
- Maple Syrup – go for the real stuff for the best flavor.
- Butter – unsalted.
How to make Sriracha maple Oyster Crackers
Oyster Crackers
There are no oysters in oyster crackers — they are wheat flour-based crackers that have a flavor similar to saltine crackers but with less salt. Oyster crackers are docked (holes are made in the dough) and slow baked at low temperatures until crisp, and their flavors can range from bland to a little bit buttery. They make the perfect base for this addictive recipe!
What Is Sriracha Sauce?
Sriracha is all the rage…and for good reason. Its so fresh and delicious. Sriracha is made of chili peppers, sugar, garlic, distilled vinegar, and salt. Its consistency varies between brands- Huy Fong’s sauce is similar in consistency to ketchup, and the original Sriraja Panich has a thinner, more liquid consistency.
I don’t like super spicy things, so the maple syrup (use the real stuff!) really cuts the spice. a great combination. this was all mom’s idea…good job mom!
Storing These Oyster Crackers
These Oyster Crackers are also great because you can make a large quantity, and then freeze for later! Place crackers in plastic freezer bags or wrap them in plastic wrap. Wrap them again in aluminum foil to help protect the crackers from moisture and freezer burn. They should last 6 months.
But beware…its pretty tempting knowing they’re just sitting in the freezer waiting for you when you get home…they’ll be gone in no time :)
Top Tips for Sriracha Maple Oyster Crackers
- Ideally go for natural maple syrup, for the best depth of flavor.
- Adjust the level of sriracha to for the desired spiciness!
- Make sure to stir the crackers every 20 mins when baking them.
- Allow the crackers to cool before eating.
- Store in an airtight container, or freeze for upto 6 months.
Check out these other delicious snacks
- Homemade Chex Mix Recipe (BEST Party Mix)
- Baked Chicken Wings Recipe (BEST Seasoning!)
- Classic Sausage Balls Recipe (Bisquick Sausage Balls)
- Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese and Pecans
Have you tried these Sriracha Maple Oyster Crackers? Feel free to leave a star rating and I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. Canola Oil
- 1/2 c. Butter - unsalted
- 2-3 T Sriracha - or more if you like things hot
- 4 T. Maple Syrup - the real stuff:-)
- 1 T Honey
- 1 T Lowry's Seasoning Salt
- 1 Bag Oyster Crackers
Instructions
- Melt the oil and butter in a large skillet.
- Add Sriracha, Syrup, Honey & Salt.
- Bring to a low boil then turn off the heat.
- Add the crackers and mix until the crackers a evenly coated.
- Place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour, stir every 20 minutes.
- Let Cool and Enjoy!!
Ha! Best comment ever :) :)
I made a double batch (2 bags) of these sriracha maple oyster crackers around noon today — it’s now 3:30pm. They’re gone. All of them. Only two peple live in my house: me and my husband. My husband didn’t have any. You do the math :) I never write food reviews unless something rocks my world and this rocked my world! Thank you and enjoy your Sunday!
Awesome! I have to try asap.
Update: Made a batch with pecans for a party yesterday. They were delicious and a big hit. I agree with you that cashews would be amazing. I might even brave the grocery store this afternoon to get some to try. Thank you for a great recipe.
Yay! So glad you like them! Wow, we haven’t but that is such a great idea! I also think cashews would be amazing.
I’ve made these a few times. They are delicious and addicting. Great for parties and for gift giving. I’m wondering, have hou ever tried thIs with nuts instead of oyster crackers? I’m thinking pecans would be good.
I made these as a gift for a friend that loves siracha. They turned out amazing! I went way up on the heat (5T) and the flavor is wonderful. I found some nonstick aluminum foil and it worked perfectly. This recipe is a keeper! So simple and would be perfect for football parties!
Yay! Love to hear that Kim!
Wow I made these for our neighborhood Superbowl Party! Everyone kept say theese are so addictive! I did change the recipie a smidge.
As soon as I took them out of the oven I put them ina bowl with brown sugar and cinnamon and shook them up! Delicious!
I now have request’s for these at the next party. :-)
I LOVE the coconut oil idea! Great thinking and such a healthy substitution! Thanks so much for letting me know!
I just made these and actually instead of the butter and canola tried refined coconut oil (so it didn’t have the coconut flavor). They turned out great! Of course I can’t compare with what they originally would have been, but to make them a little more healthy, it worked great! Love the flavor….so addicting
I think agave would work although i’ve never tried it. It should work in a very similar way though. Hope you love them!
These sound and look great, however, can you use another sweetener in place of syrup, my family does not like maple syrup. What about agave?
Yay! Thanks Heather!
Made these yesterday and I’m officially addicted!! Awesome recipe!
That’s awesome Lucy! I’ll have to remember that for next time. We sealed them in an airtight tupperware and they should last a couple weeks. Glad you liked them!
I made them with pancake syrup and they are awesome! Cam I ask how do you store them and for how long do you think they’ll last?
Maple syrup works better due to consistency, and sweetness. The pancake syrup might work, but would be much sweeter. Let me know if you try it!
can you use pancake syrup instead of maple?
These are amazing! I’ve made them numerous times and they never last long.
Yes you definitely can. We made two batches for thanksgiving, one with more honey. I loved it. You can play around with it to make it either more spicy or sweeter. Thanks for letting us know how you like it!
Although these are pretty awesome as written, I want to up the maple flavor a bit. I used 3 T sriracha and love the spice level but can I either add more honey or syrup?
That’s wonderful!!! I’m so glad you liked them! And good idea about dividing the batch…I’ll have to try that next time! Thanks so much for stopping by!
I made these last night and OMG they are ADDICTING! I had bought a box of oyster crackers but didn’t know how many ounces were in your bag. I used the whole 14 oz box and it turned out fine. The only thing I would have done differently was I would have divided the batch on to two cookie sheets to start with. I ended up having to do it at the end to get them crispy and unstuck from each other. Otherwise, the recipe is fantastic and I will definitely be making this again!
BTW – they don’t have a mapley taste, in case anyone is wondering. Just a deliciously fabulous sweet & spice glaze. I used 2 T of the sriracha too and it was perfect.
that’s wonderful! we made a tamed version last weekend too for some family that doesn’t like things too spicy. I really liked it that way. so glad you tried them! thank you!!!
I made these last night. SO YUMMY. Totally addictive. I don’t like things too spicy, so used 2T sriracha and that was perfect. Thanks for the recipe!
I’m so glad!!!! that’s great your kids like them too, I’ll have to let me niece try them! Thanks for stopping by, so glad to hear some feedback on them :)
I thought your recipe sounded good, so I gave it a try. I love sweet, spicy, salty, and these are AMAZING! Yes, they’re addictive, too! My two year old and four year old couldn’t keep their little hands off these! Thanks for sharing!