Apps & Sides

Bacon Wrapped Cheeto Onion Rings

John

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Difficulty: Beginner

Here's an appetizer that will start your meal off the right way! Bacon Wrapped Cheeto Onion Rings bring together all of our favorites for an irresistible combination.

Instructions

Step 1: Burning the recteq Ultimate Blend Pellets, preheat your recteq to 375°F.
Step 2: Slice onion in to thick rings, set aside.
Step 3: Place Cheetos in food processor and grind until a Cheeto powder start to form. Remove from food processor and add to zip top bag.
Step 4: Add flour to mixing bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, add egg and water. Whisk until well combined.
Step 5: Dredge onion rings into the flour, then into the egg wash, then into the Cheetos bag. Let rings rest in Cheetos for 5 mins. Remove from Cheetos bag and place on Mesh Cooking Mat. Repeat process until all onions are done.
Step 6: Wrap bacon around rings tightly, then place back on the Mesh Cooking Mat and place in recteq for 25 - 30 minutes. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Ingredients

1 Large White Onion(s), sliced
5 cup(s) Flaming Hot Cheetos, chopped fine
3 cup(s) All Purpose Flour
3 Eggs
¹/₄ cup(s) Water
1 pound(s) Bacon, sliced

Tools Needed

Medium Mixing Bowls x 2
Whisk
Zip Top Bag
Food Processor
recteq Chef's Knife
Cutting Board
Mesh Cooking Mat

Step 1: Burning the recteq Ultimate Blend Pellets, preheat your recteq to 375°F.
Step 2: Slice onion in to thick rings, set aside.
Step 3: Place Cheetos in food processor and grind until a Cheeto powder start to form. Remove from food processor and add to zip top bag.
Step 4: Add flour to mixing bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, add egg and water. Whisk until well combined.
Step 5: Dredge onion rings into the flour, then into the egg wash, then into the Cheetos bag. Let rings rest in Cheetos for 5 mins. Remove from Cheetos bag and place on Mesh Cooking Mat. Repeat process until all onions are done.
Step 6: Wrap bacon around rings tightly, then place back on the Mesh Cooking Mat and place in recteq for 25 - 30 minutes. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Chef Pairings

Along with these phenomenal Bacon Wrapped Cheeto Onion Rings, smoke up a batch of Ultimate Reverse Seared Burgers for an incredible pairing!