Flamin' Hot Cheetos reportedly set to launch a dill pickle flavour: Everything we know so far

Cheetos is all set to launch a new flavor for its fan base called Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle. This bold flavor will feature the spiciness of Cheetos which will be blended with the tanginess of a sour pickle.

If you have tried a Cheetos with a dill pickle before then this flavor is worth a try. According to a post shared by Instagrammer, Snackolator, The Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos will be arriving in stores anytime soon this year. However, the exact date was not mentioned.

“So far these have been spotted at 7-Eleven but they're going to be in chains nationwide soon!” read Snackolator’s post, which built up the excitement among the fans.

The Dill Pickle flavor has picked up the trend these days as customers love the symphony of salty, sour, and spicy flavors. The other reason for fermented foods is the health-conscious consumers who are seeking out gut-friendly options.

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How have fans reacted to the newly introduced Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos?

When Snackolator shared the announcement of the launch of Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos, many social media users took to the comment section to express their views. A section of people were not so amazed by the new launch.

“That sounds awful”

“I’m tired of everything being pickle flavored.” A user said.

“I tried them. I prefer regular flaming hots with pickle juice. Not as spicy.”

While another half were interested in trying the Dill Pickle flavor and wondered where they could buy them.

“I really want to try these. Who will be carrying them?”

“they're so good,”

Another said.

“Should be a permanent flavor”

“Found them tonight at Target!”

A third user added.

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The pickle obsession in the US

A few days ago, Gail Becker founder of Caulipower, launched a dill pickle frozen pizza. “We worked on it for maybe two years until we got it just right — boy did we ever,” she told New York Post magazine. “They have 20 different barrels. Pickled onions, pickled cabbage — pickled everything,” she said.

The Caulipower Dill Pickle Pizza consists of stone-fired thin and crispy cauliflower crust, topped with a "creamy white béchamel sauce infused with dill pickle brine, melty mozzarella, roasted garlic, and a fresh dill garnish." The company explained, as stated in a report in Food & Wine.

That’s not all, recently on January 10, 2025, Siete Foods launched Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips. The brand took to Instagram to share the news and wrote -

“Inspired by our memories of enjoying pepitas preparadas at Mexican snack shops, we created these Kettle Cooked Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips with thoughtfully selected ingredients for more people to enjoy.”

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US citizens are obsessed with pickles. According to a report in the Independent, 2024 was declared the “year of the pickle” as many companies experimented with their products to introduce pickle-flavored snacks.

In April 2024, Nature Made launched pickle-flavored multivitamin gummies. In November 2024, Petco’s “Pickle Mania” promotion offered 26 different pickle-themed toys for dogs and cats, according to the report. The pickle flavor trend is indeed continuing in 2025, with various food products embracing the tangy, briny kick of pickles.