Flamin' Hot Fried Pickles

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Deep-fried dill pickle slices are given a spicy, crunchy kick thanks to Cheetos Flamin' Hot crumbs and cayenne pepper.

Ingredients

1 cup oil for frying, or as needed
1 large large egg, beaten
1/2 (8 1/2 ounce) bag spicy cheese-flavored cornmeal snack (such as Cheetos® Flamin' Hot®)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 slices dill pickles

Directions

1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2 Place beaten egg in a flat dish.
3 Place Cheetos® and cayenne in a food processor. Pulse until crumbs are achieved. Pour into a separate bowl.
4 Dip a pickle slice in the egg and coat with Cheetos® crumb mixture. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining pickle slices.
5 Fry pickle slices in the hot oil, working in batches, for 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let sit for 2 minutes for final crisping.