Description
Fried Cheerios are a fun and crispy snack that will surprise you with how delicious they are! The savory coating gives the classic cereal an extra crunch and a unique twist, perfect for an easy snack or appetizer. You can customize them with your favorite seasonings for a snack that’s crunchy, salty, and totally addictive!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cheerios cereal (original flavor)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or additional seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- In another bowl, pour the buttermilk (or regular milk).
- Coat the Cheerios:
- Dip the Cheerios into the milk, ensuring they are fully coated. Then, dredge them in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure each Cheerio is well coated.
- Fry the Cheerios:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated Cheerios in small batches to the skillet. Fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan to allow the Cheerios to fry evenly.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried Cheerios and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve:
- Once all the Cheerios are fried and drained, sprinkle them with additional salt, or toss with your favorite seasonings.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Flavor Variations: You can customize the seasoning to your taste. Try adding cayenne pepper for a spicy kick or ranch seasoning for a zesty flavor.
- Dipping Sauces: These fried Cheerios would pair wonderfully with dips like ranch, spicy mayo, or even a tangy barbecue sauce.
- Storage: These are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or on a baking sheet to regain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg