Best Cheetos Fried Chicken Recipes

Copycat Cheetos Chicken Fries image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 32 fries

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the baking dish
6 cups crispy cheese puffs, such as Cheetos®
1 pound all white meat ground chicken
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder or crumbled cube
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup ranch dressing

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
Add the cheese puffs to a food processor and grind to fine crumbs.
In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, paprika, 1/4 cup of the cheese puff crumbs, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper with your hands until combined. Press the chicken mixture into the baking dish, creating an even layer. Bake until the chicken is cooked, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then turn out onto a cutting board and cut into 4-by-1/2-inch sticks.
Meanwhile, fill a heavy skillet or a Dutch oven halfway with oil. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
Put the flour, eggs and remaining cheese puff crumbs in separate shallow dishes. Season the flour with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dip each chicken stick first in the flour, then in the egg, then in the crumbs.
Add the sticks to the hot oil a few at a time, making sure not to overcrowd. Fry, turning frequently, until crispy, about 1 minute. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate. Serve warm with ranch dressing.

Cheeto Fried Chicken image

Provided by Suzy Homemakker @Reallygoodcook

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 1/2 quart(s) 1 1/2 quarts buttermilk
6 tablespoon(s) kosher salt
1/4 cup(s) chili powder
3 1/2 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
1 - egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
3-6 ounce(s) bags of cheeto cheese doodles
8 cup(s) oil

Steps:

1. Cut chicken into 4-ounce pieces. 2. Using a mallet, flatten the pieces into cutlets without breaking the flesh. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk, kosher salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours.
4. Remove the chicken and transfer to another large bowl. To this bowl, add the beaten egg and cornstarch. Use your hands to coat the chicken well. Set aside. 5. Now, take the Cheetos and crush them until there are no lumps. Do this by opening the bag, letting out the air, and then pounding the Cheetos with a mallet until they are finely textured crumbs. 6. Transfer the Cheetos to a pan and roll the individual chicken cutlets in them until well coated.
7. Fry the coated chicken in Oil at 335?F for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain the chicken on paper towels and serve warm.

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Provided by kelycarter_

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups crunchy Cheetos cheese-flavored snacks (or any other Brand)
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

Place the "Cheesies" in your food processor and process into small crumbs. Add the Parmesan Cheese and pour onto a plate.
Coat chicken breasts in flour & salt.
Combine egg & water. Beat until well combined. Dip floured Chicken in egg mixture.
Coat the chicken in the Cheesie crumbs.
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet (I use cooking spray).
Bake for 35-45 minutes at 350° until chicken is cooked through (cooking time will depend on thickness of meat).