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CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Fried Shrimp

Prep Time:

15 min

Cook Time:

5 min

Total Time:

20 min

Servings:

4

These spicy shrimp can be served as is with sauce for dipping but you can also serve them in burritos or tacos, or on a bed of rice.

Ingredients

How to make it

  • 1

    In blender or small food processor, blend CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Cheese Flavored Snacks until finely ground. Add cornstarch and cayenne pepper.

  • 2

    Toss together shrimp, mayonnaise and hot sauce until well coated. Add CHEETOS® mixture to a large resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp; seal and toss until well coated.

  • 3

    Pour enough oil into a large high-sided skillet to come 2 inches up the side; heat over medium heat until an instant-read thermometer reads 350°F. Working in batches, carefully drop shrimp into hot oil; fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and shrimp are cooked through.

  • 4

    Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a paper towel–lined tray. Serve with ranch dip for dipping.

  • 5

    Alternatively, serve shrimp with tartar sauce.

  • 6

    Serve shrimp as a po’boy sandwich in a sub bun with ranch dressing, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions.

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