CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Fried Shrimp
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Prep Time:
15 min
Cook Time:
5 min
Total Time:
20 min
Servings:
4
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
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.