Cheetos Crunchy Flamin’ Hot Tangy Chili Fusion brings more than just spice

It is time to grab some extra napkins because the Cheetle hands are going to need them. A new snack flavor is hitting store shelves. Hungry for the first taste of Cheetos Crunchy Flamin’ Hot Tangy Chili Fusion?

Snack trends for the new year seem to be focusing on one word, tangy. While descriptions like hot, spicy, or bold might have labeled offerings across the previous years, 2023 has a different approach. It might not be umami, but it is a characteristic that combines layers to create its own definition.

The new Cheetos Crunchy Flamin’ Hot Tangy Chili Fusion brings together chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and citrus. While the spice does not fade into the background, it isn’t the only flavor. The combination of acid with spices makes for a great balance.

As for that infamous Cheetle, this flavor offering could transform some of those Cheetle Duster recipes from last year. That spicy garlic flavor on a mac and cheese would be amazing or even a coating on a chicken wing could be the next great recipe.

Thinking about this Cheetos offering, it seems to follow other recent Frito-Lay snack offerings. The new Doritos flavor features the tangy duality of spicy and sweet. Could the “tanginess” come to Lay’s, Popcorners, or even Rold Gold? This type of flavor experience could enhance snacks across the board.

With the Big Game approaching, could the battle of the tangy flavors come to those infamous commercials? Only time will tell if that will happen. Wonder who would be the face of tanginess?

The Cheetos Crunchy Flamin’ Hot Tangy Chili Fusion snack flavor will arrive in stores on January 16. It will be available in various sizes and suggested retail prices range from $0.50 to $5.19.