CHEETOS^® FLAMIN' HOT^® Air Fryer Churros

Step 1
In a medium sauce pot over medium high heat, add the water, butter, 1 tbsp of sugar and salt to a boil.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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.

Step 4
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).

Step 5
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.

Step 6
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.

Step 7
Place the tray into the freezer for approximately 1 hour or until solid.

Step 8
Preheat an air fryer to 355°F. Remove the frozen churros from the freezer and carefully peel them off of the parchment paper.

Step 9
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.

Step 10
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.

Step 11
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.

Step 12
Serve immediately with additional hot honey (or try condensed milk or dulce de leche) for dipping and enjoy!