Seasoned Oyster Crackers with Old Bay

Perfectly seasoned oyster crackers with Old Bay. So easy, fast and wonderful with a hot bowl of soup. Great as a crunchy snack cracker too!

These Old Bay seasoned oyster crackers will go wonderfully with any type of seafood soup or chowder, though – clam chowder will never be the same once you serve these soup crackers with it! I love that they’re fast and easy yet can be a great appetizer before a big Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner or as snack crackers in the kitchen, living room or bar. I basically just took my mom’s Ranch seasoned oyster crackers and created a new recipe using Old Bay.

Old Bay Oyster Crackers Ingredients

This easy cracker recipe requires just three ingredients!

• Oyster Crackers: Any plain salted oyster cracker brand will work with this recipe. Westminster Bakers, Nabisco, Keebler, Old Cape Cod are a few brands to try but since you’re seasoning these feel free to go with what is available.
• Old Bay Seasoning: Classic Old Bay was invented in the 1940s and is made of celery salt (salt, celery seed) and spices such as paprika, red and black pepper and a blend of other spices known only to Old Bay.
• Vegetable Oil: The oil binds the seasoning to the crackers while helping them get extra toasty. I use vegetable oil but feel free to use any unflavored oil such as canola, sunflower or another vegetable oil substitute.

(Scroll down to the bottom for the printable recipe card with detailed recipe instructions.)

How to Make Seasoned Oyster Crackers

This simple cracker recipe comes together in just 15 minutes including bake time. Simply preheat the oven, mix the ingredients and oven bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool then enjoy!

Air Fryer Seasoned Oyster Crackers

This recipe can just as easily be made in an air fryer instead of the oven. See the recipe card for the simple steps.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Tips & Variations

• This recipe works with any salted plain cracker including saltine crackers (try mini saltines), Goldfish crackers or even pretzels.
• Add hot sauce or use Old Bay Hot seasoning.
• Try different Old Bay seasonings like Old Bay Garlic & Herb, Old Bay Lemon & Herb, Old Bay 30% Less Sodium or Old Bay Blackened.
• Store any leftover crackers in an airtight container or resealable bag. They are best eaten up to a week of preparing them.
• Switch out the Old Bay with taco seasoning for a south of the border flavor.
• Double or halve the recipe depending on the amount you’ll need.
• Make sure all the crackers are coated in oil to ensure they are seasoned evenly.
• Use these as a crouton substitute with a seafood salad.

You can try this recipe with Goldfish crackers too. Or if you like different flavors of seasoned crackers try this Ranch Oyster Cracker recipe and you’re short on time try these pre-made flavored oyster crackers by Wicked Mix.

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Old Bay Oyster Crackers

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

These delicious seasoned crackers are perfect on their own or in a soup!

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Ingredients

• 1 9- ounce package oyster crackers (about 2 cups)
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Oven Baked Seasoned Oyster Crackers

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix Old Bay and oil in a small dish. Place crackers in a medium-sized bowl, pour mixture over crackers and toss until all crackers are coated.
3. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, allow to cool then enjoy.

Air Fryer Seasoned Oyster Crackers

1. Preheat Air Fryer to 320°F.
2. Mix Old Bay and oil in a small dish. Place crackers in a medium-sized bowl, pour mixture over crackers and toss until all crackers are coated.
3. Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes and check often since each air fryer runs differently. Shake or mix halfway through.
   

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 195Saturated Fat: 5gSodium: 361mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 1gProtein: 3g

Soup recipes that go wonderfully with Old Bay Oyster Crackers:

• 15-minute New England Clam Chowder – Clam chowder with oyster crackers, a classic pairing.
• Seafood Chowder – An easy, creamy Seafood Chowder recipe.
• Oyster Stew Recipe – A Christmas dinner tradition.
• Lobster Bisque – A wonderful way to start a holiday meal.
• Roasted Cauliflower Soup – A creamy soup without any cream.

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Kristy Bernardo

Kristy Bernardo is the recipe creator behind The Wicked Noodle. She's a five-time cookbook author, has taught cooking classes to both kids and adults, and has been creating recipes for nationwide brands since 2009. She learned most of her cooking skills from her mom and grandmother, then honed those skills at boot camp at the Culinary Institute of America.

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