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For some Cheetos enthusiasts, too much cheese dust can be bothersome. There are even specialized tools aimed at keeping the powder—officially called Cheetle—off your hands. Meanwhile, others would eagerly purchase a bag of the powder if it were available. While Frito-Lay doesn’t sell Cheetle separately, they’ve introduced a limited-edition grinder for crafting your own at home.
According to Food & Wine, the Cheetos Duster marks the brand’s debut into kitchen gadgets. Shaped like a coffee grinder, it transforms whole Cheetos into a fine powder. While a food processor could do the job, there’s something uniquely satisfying about using an orange, Cheetos-branded device to create Cheetle.
After producing several cups of cheesy, crunchy crumbs, you might wonder how to use them. The brand suggests trying one of the many online recipes inspired by Cheetos or substituting it for traditional ingredients. For instance, Cheetle can replace breadcrumbs in dishes like fried pickles or mozzarella sticks. For a spicier twist, the Flamin’ Hot variety can enhance ramen, elotes, or fried chicken.
The Cheetos recipe site also features a dessert section that’s not for the timid. If you’ve never tried Flamin’ Hot cupcakes or hot chocolate garnished with Cheetle, now’s your opportunity to indulge.
The Cheetos Duster, a joint venture with Amazon, is priced at $20 and sold exclusively through the retailer. With limited stock available, you can register here to receive alerts for the next release. While waiting, explore this Flamin’ Hot grilled cheese recipe that requires no specialized equipment.
