CHEETOS^® FLAMIN' HOT^® Fried Shrimp

Prep Time:

15 min

Cook Time:

5 min

Total Time:

20 min

Servings:

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

2 cups CHEETOS^® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT^® Cheese Flavored Snacks
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp, tail removed
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp hot sauce
Canola oil, for frying
1 cup ranch dip

Instructions

Step 1
In blender or small food processor, blend CHEETOS^® FLAMIN' HOT^® Cheese Flavored Snacks until finely ground. Add cornstarch and cayenne pepper.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4
Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a paper towel–lined tray. Serve with ranch dip for dipping.

Step 5
Alternatively, serve shrimp with tartar sauce.

Step 6
Serve shrimp as a po’boy sandwich in a sub bun with ranch dressing, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions.