Zesty Taco Crackers (Printable Version)
Crunchy homemade crackers infused with zesty taco seasoning and spices.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup fine cornmeal
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1 tsp chili powder
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
10 - 1/4 cup olive oil
11 - 1/3 cup water
→ Topping
12 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
13 - 1 tbsp dried oregano
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - Add olive oil and water to the dry mixture. Stir until a cohesive dough forms. Add additional water teaspoon by teaspoon if dough appears too dry or crumbly.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to approximately 1/8-inch thickness using a rolling pin.
05 - Cut dough into 1-inch squares using a knife or pizza cutter. Alternatively, use small cookie cutters for desired shapes.
06 - Transfer crackers to prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and dried oregano if using.
07 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until crackers are golden brown and crisp. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They come together in under thirty minutes with ingredients already in your pantry
- The spice blend hits every nostalgic taco night flavor note without needing a seasoning packet
- These stay remarkably crispy for days making them perfect for busy weeks ahead
02 -
- Rolling the dough unevenly will cause some crackers to burn while others remain doughy so take your time making it uniform
- Letting them cool completely on the baking sheet is crucial because they continue crisping up as they slowly cool down
03 -
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded for better melting and fresher flavor
- Double the spice blend and keep the extra in a jar for quick taco seasoning later