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Sweet and salty Fritos peanut butter caramel crunch made with crispy corn chips coated in a glossy mixture of peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar. The coating sets into a chewy, caramel-like layer around the crunchy Fritos, creating an irresistible homemade snack treat.

Fritos Peanut Butter Candy

Easy Fritos peanut butter candy with crunchy salty corn chips coated in a glossy peanut butter caramel. Sweet, salty, chewy, and completely addictive—only four ingredients and no baking required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 bag Fritos Original corn chips

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan, parchment-lined baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Spread the Fritos in an even layer on parchment paper or a greased baking sheet.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine corn syrup, peanut butter, and sugar. Stir constantly until completely melted, smooth, and glossy (about 3–4 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and immediately pour the mixture evenly over the Fritos, coating as many chips as possible.
  4. Let cool at room temperature (or refrigerate) until the coating hardens, 30–45 minutes.
  5. Break into chunks and serve.

Notes

Spread the Fritos in an even layer on parchment paper or a greased baking sheet.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine corn syrup, peanut butter, and sugar. Stir constantly until completely melted, smooth, and glossy (about 3–4 minutes).
Remove from heat and immediately pour the mixture evenly over the Fritos, coating as many chips as possible.
Let cool at room temperature (or refrigerate) until the coating hardens, 30–45 minutes.
Break into chunks and serve.