Meet my new snack obsession: Dill Pickle Saltines! These little flavor bombs combine everything we love about tangy dill pickles with the satisfying crunch of mini saltine crackers. I’ve been all in on the dill pickle trend lately, and these marinated crackers hit just right with dried dill, garlic, onion, and plenty of ranch seasoning. They’re ridiculously easy to make, store like a dream, and disappear faster than you can say “I need a salty snack!”

Dill Pickle Saltines on a plate with a black rim, on a wooden serving board.

They’re kind of a big dill

At least around here. We’re salty-snack people, so crunchy crackers steeped in dill pickle and ranch flavors are our jam, ma’am.

My grocery store has all kinds of gourmet flavored crackers. They’re awesome, but pricey. And such a little bag! I love that this recipe gives you an entire baking sheet’s worth of dill pickle snacks for half the price.

And, of course, you control the seasonings. Want more dilly flavors? Go for it. Less ranch? No prob. A little chili powder heat? You’re in charge!

Dill Pickle Saltines are —

Full of that irresistible dill pickle flavor that everyone loves.
The perfect make-ahead snack that stores very well, maintaining its crunch.
Great for road trips, packed lunches, after-school munchies, and game day nibbles.
The perfect side to soups and sandwiches.

If you love snack crackers like we do, you might also enjoy my Seasoned Oyster Crackers and my Bacon Crackers. Crunchy nibbles are the best!

Lots of Dill Pickle Saltines spread out on a large baking sheet.

Key Ingredients

Mini Saltines — Salty, crispy, crunchy saltine crackers are the perfect option here. I like the minis, because they’re bite-sized, but of course, you can use the equivalent weight of the regular size.

Dill flavors — I use lots of dill pickle juice and dried dill for that tangy pickle flavor we all love.

Seasonings — Ranch seasoning is a natural flavor companion to dill and kicks up the pickle flavors. I also added extra garlic and onion.

Olive oil — Use a light olive oil or vegetable oil for more of a neutral flavor. Or, if you have an EVOO you particularly love, you can use that — it will contribute flavor to the crackers. (You can also substitute butter, but note that I have NOT tested butter with the temperature and baking time in this recipe. Keep an eye on the crackers; let them crisp up but not burn, is my best advice.)

How to Make Dill Pickle Saltines

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Prep notes

Ingredients for Dill Pickle Saltines measured out and ready to use.

This easy recipe requires no chopping, just measuring. Yay!

Mix up the marinade

A glass measure cup containing the olive oil and the seasonings.

Blending the oil and seasonings with a milk frother.

Whisk together all of the marinade ingredients until smooth.

Prep the crackers

Pouring the marinade over the crackers in the bag.

For easy handling, pour the crackers into a one-gallon zipper bag and position the bag in a bowl to help keep it upright. (You can also use a large mixing bowl and spatula instead.)

Coat the crackers

Turning the crackers over and over in the sealed bag to distribute the marinade.

The crackers coated and ready to transfer from the zipper to a baking sheet.

Pour the marinade over the crackers, seal the bag, and turn the bag over and over to move the marinade around and coat the crackers.

Bake ’em up and cool

The Dill Pickle Saltines baked and cooling on the baking sheet.

Bake in the oven, stirring once about halfway through. Remove, and let cool completely before storing. Try not to eat them all directly off the pan.

Storing

Store the cooled crackers in an airtight container. They’ll last for weeks. KIDDING. They theoretically will last for weeks. In reality, my experience is two, three days tops and the container is empty.

A plateful of Dill Pickle Saltines on a wooden serving board.

These Dill Pickle Saltines are proof that snack magic happens when simple ingredients team up with sassy flavors. Whether you’re munching during movie night, packing a road trip snack, or just need something crunchy to go with your soup, these little crackers have you covered. If you make a batch, I’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram (@soupaddict)!

Dill Pickle Saltines

by Karen Gibson

5 from 1 vote

Crispy baked saltine crackers marinated in dill pickle seasonings including dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and ranch seasoning. Perfect snack for parties, road trips, or serving with soups and sandwiches.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Ingredients

11 ounces mini Saltine crackers (1 box)
3/4 cup light oil (such as olive oil)
1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix (or 3 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons dick pickle juice
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Add the crackers to a 1-gallon zipper bag.
Whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl or large measuring cup, and immediately pour over the crackers in the zipper bag.
Seal the bag and gently turn the bag over and over to distribute the seasoned oil evenly. If any crackers clump together, use your fingers through the bag to separate them.
Let the crackers rest for 15 minutes or so.
Preheat the oven to 250ºF. To minimize clean-up, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (optional).
Spread the seasoned crackers on the baking sheet from edge to edge. They won’t fit in a single layer, but that’s okay.
Bake for 30 minutes, removing the pan and stirring the crackers every 10 minutes.
When the crackers have taken on a very light golden hue, remove from the oven and let rest on the pan until cool.
Store in an airtight container.

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