INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ tbsp + 1/2 cup (crushed) CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT® Cheese Flavored Snacks
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tbsp + 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp flour
- 2 each eggs
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Hot honey, as needed
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pot over medium high heat, add the water, butter, 1 tbsp of sugar and salt to a boil.
- Once the mixture boils, reduce the heat to low and while rapidly mixing with a wooden spoon, add in all of the flour and 1 ½ tbsp of CHEETOS®. Continue to stir until fully incorporated, and as the mixture thickens.
- Keep mixing and cooking over low heat until the batter pulls away from the sides of the pot and starts to create a loose ball.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and transfer the mixture to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (alternatively, you can also use a bowl and a hand mixer).
- Turn the mixer on low and allow the mixture to cool slightly for 1-2 mins, then on medium speed add the eggs, one at a time until fully incorporated. There should be no lumps and the batter will be soft and sticky.
- Transfer to a piping bag with a star tip and pipe into 3-4 inch churros onto a prepared baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Place the tray into the freezer for approximately 1 hour or until solid.
- Preheat an air fryer to 355°F. Remove the frozen churros from the freezer and carefully peel them off of the parchment paper.
- Place the churros in a single layer into the basket of the pre-heated air fryer. Cook for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crisp, and the centers are no longer sticky.
- Meanwhile, create the FLAMIN' HOT® cinnamon sugar by combining the remaining 1/2 cup each of crushed CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® and sugar with the cinnamon.
- Once the churros are cooked, carefully remove them from the air fryer and place into a shallow container or bowl- immediately drizzle with hot honey, and the FLAMIN' HOT® cinnamon sugar mixture, and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately with additional hot honey (or try condensed milk or dulce de leche) for dipping and enjoy!
