Crispy Fried Saltines

Crispy Fried Saltines

Depression-era fried saltines (aka crackerflitters) are a satisfying way to get sweet crunch.

Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (5)

  • 2 Saltine Cracker Sleeves
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)
  • 3 T Vegetable Shortening
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup

Directions

  1. Place saltines in large bowl; cover with water. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. When saltines are soggy, squeeze out water by hand. Combine (squeezed and drained) saltines, egg and vanilla, if using, and stir well with a fork.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon shortening over medium-high heat. When hot, drop spoonfuls of cracker mixture into skillet, shaping into 5-inch pancakes. Fry until brown and crispy on each side (about 3 minutes). Add more shortening to skillet if necessary. Serve hot with maple syrup. Makes about 12 flitters.