For a milder version, reduce the crushed red pepper flakes to ½ teaspoon.
Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
For a snack mix variation, combine the oyster crackers with mini pretzels or roasted nuts before adding the seasoning mixture.
Best Cowboy Butter Oyster Crackers – Easy Seasoned Cracker Recipe
A crispy, buttery snack mix packed with bold garlic, herbs, and savory spices. These cowboy butter oyster crackers are an easy, flavorful treat perfect for parties, movie nights, or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
1 (9 oz / 255 g) bag oyster crackers
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, parsley, dill, black pepper, salt, chili powder, and lemon zest.
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Place the oyster crackers in a large mixing bowl.
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Pour the seasoning mixture over the crackers and gently toss until evenly coated.
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Spread the coated crackers onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
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Remove from the oven and allow the crackers to cool completely before serving.