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Flaming Hot Cheeto Pickles

Dill pickle spears coated in spiced mayo and rolled in crushed flaming hot cheese puffs for a no-cook, savory-spicy-tangy snack that trended across social media.

15 minEasyServes 690 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerNo-CookVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 8 whole dill pickles, sliced into spears
  • 2 cups crushed flaming hot cheese puffs, finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp tajin seasoning

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat 8 sliced into spears whole dill pickles dry with a paper towel so the coating sticks.

  2. 2

    Stir 2 tsp lime juice and 1/2 tsp tajin seasoning into 1/2 cup mayonnaise.

  3. 3

    Brush each pickle spear generously with the mayo mixture.

  4. 4

    Roll the coated spears in 2 cups finely crushed crushed flaming hot cheese puffs, pressing gently so they stick all over.

  5. 5

    Arrange on a platter and serve right away, while the coating is still crunchy.

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What is Flaming Hot Cheeto Pickles?

Dill pickle spears coated in spiced mayo and rolled in crushed flaming hot cheese puffs for a no-cook, savory-spicy-tangy snack that trended across social media. This reference files it under American appetizer: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

Why pat it dry first in Flaming Hot Cheeto Pickles?

Step 1 reads: "Pat 8 sliced into spears whole dill pickles dry with a paper towel so the coating sticks." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Can I make Flaming Hot Cheeto Pickles dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Flaming Hot Cheeto Pickles is 2 cups crushed flaming hot cheese puffs, finely crushed. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Flaming Hot Cheeto Pickles vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups crushed flaming hot cheese puffs, finely crushed and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan appetizer collection.

Does Flaming Hot Cheeto Pickles contain eggs?

Yes: 1/2 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Flaming Hot Cheeto Pickles?

Refrigerate what is left of Flaming Hot Cheeto Pickles within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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