I Tried The New Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos & Have A LOT Of Feelings
I am typically of the belief that if it ain't broke, don't fix it, which makes me rarely enthusiastic about funky new flavor launches—including Cheetos' latest. When the brand announced the released of its all-new innovation, I was habitually skeptical. The team already has its Flamin' Hot formula down pat, why change it?
I decided to give the Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos a try nonetheless (for journalism's sake!). If anything, I worried that the flavor would taste overly artificial or just mask the spice that I've come to know and love. And while I love pickles, dill is a divisive herb.
Ultimately, I had to chase the snack with a slice of humble pie: I was wrong. While I had my doubts, they were quickly put to rest. The Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos are the perfect road trip snack—or anytime snack, really.
The combination perfectly melds together Cheetos' spicy Flamin' Hot flavor with the taste of a tangy and sour dill pickle. From my first crunch into the Cheeto, I was pleasantly surprised. I was met with authentic and flavorful notes of dill before experiencing that nostalgic kick of bold and spicy Flamin’ Hot flavor kicked in. The snack has just the right amount of saltiness and a cheesy base, which you’d find in your usual bite, but with an added layer of brine and a vinegary kick. The pickle flavor doesn't overpower the heat or vice versus, either.
The Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos drop should hardly come as a surprise. Pinterest named pickles as a top trend for 2025, while the hashtag #pickle has over 3.7 billion views on TikTok alone. Gen Zers have taken the obsession to new heights on social media—you must have heard about the cheese-covered pickle coated in crushed Flamin' Hot Cheetos (a.k.a Chickle).
Now, here's the caveat before you try—and inevitably fall in love—with Cheetos new flavor: You only have a month to experience the flavor.
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