As devout devourers of Frito-Lay's hot everything–Cheetos (obviously), Tapatío Fritos, heck, even Jalapeño Jack Sun Chips–we pounce at the opportunity to add new variations to our crack snack pile.
Fiery Fusion Cheetos, flavored with sizzlin' cayenne and cheese, sounded weird, but promising. The bag says they're a “spicy sensation,” featuring a “burning blend” of jalapeños and other spices.
Yum?
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I am sad to report that they are terrible. Whereas Flamin' Hot Cheetos have me digging through my fingernails for every last speck of that addictive red powder, these things are a struggle to swallow. There's a subtle slow burn that travels through your mouth, but the spices have that artificial, lab-made taste. There's some cayenne in there, and some cheese, but the mixture clashes. A couple chomps and I was done.
I haven't tried the Doritos version yet, but for now, I'm busy chugging water to get this taste out of my mouth. Bleh.
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