French Onion Oyster Crackers
Updated Dec 09, 2025, Published on Dec 12, 2024
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Everyone loves a quick party snack, and these French Onion Oyster Crackers are a standout. With just five simple ingredients and only five minutes of hands-on prep, they bake into a crunchy, savory treat with big French onion flavor.
Looking for more easy savory snacks? Try my Caramelized Shallot Dip or Chipotle Copycat Guacamole next.
🐝 Quick Look: French Onion Oyster Crackers
- ⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 25 minutes
- 🍽 Servings: 4 cups
- ⚡ Calories: ~410 per cup
- 🍳 Cook Method: Low heat baking
- 🧂 Main Ingredients: French onion dip mix, oyster crackers
- 👩🍳 Flavor Profile: Savory, toasty, onion forward,
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy. Quick prep with simple ingredients.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple, five ingredient snack: You only need pantry staples like French onion dip mix, nutritional yeast, dried thyme, and oyster crackers to make this easy recipe. Try my Chipotle Copycat Guacamole for another savory snack that comes together in minutes.
- Big French onion flavor: These crackers capture all the cozy, savory flavors of French onion soup in a crunchy, snackable form.
- Perfect for parties or gifting: A great make-ahead appetizer for holidays, game days, movie nights, and snack boards. They pack well into jars or bags for homemade gifts. Pair with my Better Than Jingle Jangle for another easy gift idea.
- Easy to customize: Add additional seasonings such as garlic powder, smoked paprika, or red pepper flakes if you want more flavor or heat.
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Key Ingredients
See the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients with exact quantities.
- French Onion Dip Mix: This pantry staple gives the crackers their classic savory onion flavor. I like using Simply Organic French Onion Dip Mix because it has a clean ingredient list, but any brand will work.
- Nutritional Yeast: Adds a subtle savory depth that enhances the French onion flavor and makes the crackers taste richer with an almost cheesy flavor. I use Bragg nutritional yeast for the best texture and flavor.
How to Make French Onion Oyster Crackers
See the recipe card below for full instructions and exact amounts.
- Make the seasoning mixture.
- Add the oyster crackers and toss until every cracker is evenly coated in the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the coated crackers in a single even layer to ensure they bake and crisp up evenly.
- Bake at 250°F until the crackers are toasted and crisp, tossing halfway through for even browning.
French Onion Oyster Crackers FAQs
Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, savory depth, so the best substitute is grated Parmesan. If you prefer to skip it entirely, the crackers will still work, but the French onion flavor will be slightly less bold.
Yes. Any brand will work. Some mixes are saltier than others, so taste the crackers after baking before adding extra kosher salt.
Bake them in a single, even layer and toss halfway through for even browning. Let them cool completely before storing so they stay crispy.
Store fully cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. If they soften, re-crisp them in a 250°F oven for 5 minutes.
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French Onion Oyster Crackers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ounce French Onion Dip Mix
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Nutritional Yeast
- ¼ cup Avocado Oil, or other neutral oil
- 9 ounces Oyster Crackers
- Kosher Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and make the seasoning mixture: Preheat the oven to 250°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the French onion dip mix, dried thyme, nutritional yeast, and oil until well combined.
- Coat the crackers: Add the oyster crackers to the bowl and toss until every cracker is evenly coated in the seasoning mixture.
- Bake the crackers: Spread the coated crackers in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly golden and toasted, tossing gently after 10 minutes to promote even baking.
- Cool and season with salt: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste. Let the crackers cool slightly before transferring them to a serving bowl.
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Notes
- Oil choice: Use a neutral oil like avocado, vegetable, or canola so the seasoning shines.
- Even coating: Toss thoroughly to pick up any seasoning that settles at the bottom of the bowl.
- Baking tip: Ovens vary. Crackers should be lightly golden and crisp, not browned. Toss once during baking for even toasting.
- Serving ideas: Enjoy as a snack, mix into a homemade snack blend, or add to soups or salads for extra crunch.
- Storage: Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Such a good snack to have out! LOVE French onion soup everything this time of year
SUCH an easy snack that’s perfect for parties. Only 5 minutes of prep! I hope you love this recipe.