Cheese is the forward note here-spice is an afterthought. The Smartfood White Cheddar Flamin’ Hot Popcorn is certainly less spicy than the other popcorn, and if that piques your interest then great. We’ve ordered them from least spicy to mild heat, so indulge in what’s right for your heat tolerance level. That doesn’t detract from their greatness it just means that the snacks in this category are for those who are hesitant about indulging in a chile-fueled chip-and that’s OK! Baby steps, people. This category might as well be named Flamin’ Not because out of all the Flamin’ Hot snacks we tried, these were the lightest in terms of spice level. And some are actually hot enough to proudly hold the title “Flamin’ Hot.”īecause there are so many Flamin’ Hot snacks to choose from, we decided to taste every chip available to us-alongside about 25 of Thrillist’s staffers-and discover which are the most mellow, which have the best crunch, which are most likely to make you salivate, which is the most balanced in flavor, and which holds the title of spiciest. Some we barely consider hot, while others lack the mouth-puckering notes of limón. Since the chip’s ideation, Hot Cheetos have gone on to become one of the most beloved hot chips in the world, and have amassed a large portfolio of other delectable Flamin’ Hot snacks.ĭespite the diversity of Flamin’ Hot products available today, including bags of popcorn and rings of Funyun, not all Flamin’ Hot snacks are created equal. Yes, I’m talking about zesty magic that is Flamin’ Hot Cheetos-a chip that was allegedly invented by a Frito-Lay janitor in the ‘90s who was inspired by the Mexican elotes he ate growing up (though this rags-to-riches tale is currently being disputed). There’s nothing quite like the artificial red powder that coats fingertips and stains tongues while delivering tingles of heat.
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