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hot cheeto crab legs recipe

Hot Cheeto Crab Legs Recipe: 5 Bold Flavors Await


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A spicy and crunchy take on crab legs using Hot Cheetos.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of crab legs
  • 1 cup of crushed Hot Cheetos
  • 1/2 cup of butter
  • 2 tablespoons of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, paprika, and salt.
  5. Brush the mixture over the crab legs.
  6. Coat the crab legs with crushed Hot Cheetos.
  7. Place the crab legs on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
  9. Serve with extra melted butter if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by using more or less Hot Cheetos.
  • Serve with lemon wedges for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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