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Peanut Butter Fritos

Peanut Butter Fritos

Peanut Butter Fritos are an easy no-bake treat that is made in the microwave! We’re taking Fritos corn chips and coating them in a thick peanut butter layer that will knock your socks off.

Peanut Butter Fritos

Peanut Butter Fritos are an incredibly delicious snack!

They have that amazing combination of peanut butter and corn chips that tastes like old-fashioned candy.

The corn chips themselves are crunchy and full of flavor; they make a great snack for any occasion.

You can even take them as a fast and easy lunch on the go.

Peanut Butter Fritos make every bite scrumptious, even if you’re eating them on their own or covered in chocolate for a little extra sweetness.

So, why not try them out next time you’re looking for a yummy snack?

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Key to Success #1 – Use Regular Fritos

This Peanut Butter Fritos recipe is super easy!

It’s only 4 ingredients and you can’t beat that.

The first ingredient is Fritos corn chips.

You want the regular size and shape Fritos, not the Fritos Scoops.

Of course, you can experiment with different flavors and varieties of Fritos, but I recommend the regular Fritos Corn Chips.

Look for the 9-ounce bag of chips for this recipe.

That should be a good amount to use to fill a standard-sized 9×13-inch baking dish.

Grease the dish with non-stick cooking spray then spread out the Fritos to cover the bottom.

This is a no-bake recipe so the dish you use doesn’t really have to be oven-safe.

Peanut Butter Fritos

Key to Success #2 – Microwave the Sugar and Corn Syrup

The peanut butter mixture is a combination of granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and peanut butter.

You can make the peanut butter mixture on the stovetop or in the microwave.

We’re making ours in the microwave to save time.

First, stir together the sugar and corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl.

Next, microwave the sugar mixture on high power for 1 minute then stir well.

Continue microwaving in 1-minute increments until the sugar starts to boil.

You want the sugar mixture to be fully boiling and not just bubbling around the edges.

Finally, remove the sugar from the microwave and stir in the peanut butter.

Stir until the peanut butter is fully combined and the mixture is smooth.

Peanut Butter Fritos

Key to Success #3 – Pour the Peanut Butter Mixture Over Fritos

Once the peanut butter mixture is smooth, pour it all over the Fritos corn chips.

Pour it slowly and make sure all the chips are covered with the peanut butter.

Do not stir the peanut butter mixture into the chips.

Only pour the peanut butter mixture over and coat the chips well.

The peanut butter mixture will seep down between the chip.

Allow the chips to sit until the peanut butter mixture is completely cool.

When cool, cut into bars with a sharp, serrated knife.

Peanut Butter Fritos Bars

These Peanut Butter Fritos are similar to Old Fashioned Corn Flake Candy if you’ve ever had that.

With the Corn Flake Candy, the cereal is stirred into the peanut butter mixture and then scooped out by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.

If preferred, you can do the same thing with Fritos Corn Chips.

Save this Peanut Butter Fritos Recipe to your Favorite Treats board or your Peanut Butter Lovers board.

Peanut Butter Fritos
Peanut Butter Fritos

Peanut Butter Fritos

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Peanut Butter Fritos are an easy no-bake treat that is made in the microwave! We're taking Fritos corn chips and coating them in a thick peanut butter layer that will knock your socks off.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag (9 oz) Fritos corn chips
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

  1. Grease 9x13-inch baking dish then pour Fritos corn chips to cover the bottom.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Microwave on high for 1 minute then stir well. Continue microwaving in 1-minute increments until the sugar mixture comes to a boil, about 3 minutes.
  3. Remove sugar mixture from microwave and stir in peanut butter until smooth.
  4. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Fritos, trying to cover up all the chips. Do not stir.
  5. Allow to sit for 1 hour until cooled.
  6. If desired, you can melt the chocolate chips in the microwave (30-second intervals, until melted and smooth) and spread over the cooled bars. Tik Tok says this is the best way!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 354Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 134mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 2gSugar: 48gProtein: 5g

Nutrition Information Provided For Educational and Informational Purposes Only.

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Carla

Monday 22nd of May 2023

Would this be classified as fudge or a candy bar?

Jennifer

Monday 22nd of May 2023

Peanut Butter Fritos are a candy. If you’ve ever had old fashioned Corn Flake Candy, it’s the same peanut butter mixture but with Corn Flakes cereal stirred in.

Kristin

Friday 24th of March 2023

I made these yesterday for my boyfriend to take to work. They were a huge hit. The hardest part of this recipe was waiting for it to cool down to cut it. I made the sauce on the stovetop and it came out wonderfully.

Jennifer

Friday 24th of March 2023

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

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