HOT CHEETO FRIED PICKLES + RECIPE!!

Ingredients

• 1 bag Hot Cheetos (family size, crushed into fine dust)
• 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 0.5 teaspoon Seasoned Salt (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (adjust for heat)
• 1 teaspoon Cajun Blackening Seasoning (adds smoky flavor)
• 2 large Eggs (beaten)
• 0.25 cup Canned Milk (used in egg wash; any canned milk works)
• 10 pieces Dill Pickles (Blastx brand) (drain and pat dry; large spears work best)
• 1 tablespoon Cooking Spray (lightly coat air‑fryer basket)
• 0.25 cup Ranch Dressing (optional for serving)

Instructions

1. Crush Hot Cheetos

   Place the family‑size bag of Hot Cheetos in the food processor and pulse until you have a fine, powdery dust.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare Seasoned Flour

   In a mixing bowl combine ½ cup all‑purpose flour, ½ tsp seasoned salt, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, and 1 tsp Cajun blackening seasoning. Whisk until evenly mixed.

   Time: PT3M

3. Make Egg Wash

   In a separate bowl beat 2 large eggs with ¼ cup canned milk until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

4. Dry the Pickles

   Remove the pickles from their jar, drain, and pat them completely dry with paper towels.

   Time: PT2M

5. First Flour Coat

   Place the dried pickles in the seasoned flour mixture, shake or toss to coat, then tap off excess flour.

   Time: PT3M

6. First Egg Dip

   Dip the flour‑coated pickles into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl.

   Time: PT2M

7. First Cheeto Dust Coat

   Transfer the pickles to the crushed Cheeto dust, toss until fully covered, then shake off any loose crumbs.

   Time: PT3M

8. Second Egg Dip (Double Dip)

   Dip the Cheeto‑coated pickles back into the egg wash for a second coating.

   Time: PT2M

9. Second Cheeto Dust Coat

   Return the pickles to the Cheeto dust and coat again for a thick, crunchy layer.

   Time: PT3M

10. Arrange in Air Fryer

    Lightly spray the air‑fryer basket with cooking spray, then place the coated pickles in a single layer, leaving space between each.

    Time: PT2M

11. Air Fry

    Set the air fryer to 390°F and cook for 9 minutes, flipping the pickles halfway through (at about 4‑5 minutes) for even browning.

    Time: PT9M

    Temperature: 390°F

12. Serve

    Remove the hot Cheeto pickles, let cool a minute, and serve with ranch dressing or your favorite dip.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

5g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

12g

Fiber

2g