Easy No Bake Frito Candy

This Easy No Bake Frito Candy is about as quick and tasty as it gets.

Made with corn chips, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, this mouthwatering snack has the perfect balance of salty and sweet flavors with a bit of crunch in every bite!

Why we love corn chip candy.

This is an easy recipe that takes about 15 minutes to make. The recipe is also unique or different from other recipes.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• It takes just five minutes to make this recipe.
• The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• It is the bold contrast of flavors (sweet and salty), along with the crunchy texture, that people like about this easy recipe.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy are adding butterscotch chips or topping your candy with sprinkles.
• Homemade Frito candy is the perfect gift idea when you place them into a box for candy or a simple treat bag.
• Leftovers can be added to snack mixes or popcorn for a tasty snack.

Ingredients needed to make No Bake Frito Candy

• Sugar. Granulated sugar is important for the flavor and for holding together the ingredients.
• Light Corn Syrup . Used to make the 'caramel' portion of this recipe.
• Peanut Butter. Creamy peanut butter should be used.
• Corn Chips. Such as Fritos.
• Chocolate Chips. I like semi-sweet for flavor and texture in this recipe.
• Optional Toppings: sprinkles, peanuts, or even crushed candy.

Tips for making the best Frito Candy.

Use fresh corn chips that are intact rather than crushed. The size of the corn chips helps to make it easy to eat your snack.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Original flavored corn chips works best as the flavored versions may not go well with the sweet ingredients.
2. While my candy was made with standard sized chips, large ones could also work in this recipe.
3. Make sure that you prep your baking sheet well for nonstick. Parchment paper can help keep the candy from sticking.
4. When your heat together your caramel ingredients, it is important that your stir often.
5. For combining the caramel with the corn chips, do so carefully as it will be hot.
6. Make sure that your candy is fully set before adding the melted chocolate on top. This can take about 20 minutes at room temperature.

How to make Easy No Bake Frito Candy

Prep Time: 15 minutes .
Cook Time: 15 minutes .
Servings : 24 .

1. Prepare. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. You can give the parchment a quick spray with nonstick if desired. Also, pour your corn chips into a large heatproof bowl.
2. Caramelize. To make the sauce, in a medium saucepan bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. When the ingredients begins to boil you can stir in the peanut butter and remove the saucepan from the heat.
3. Toss. Carefully pour the warm ingredients over your corn chips and toss the ingredients until coated.
4. Drop. Use a tablespoon or scoop to drop spoonfuls of the mixture on to your prepared baking sheet.
5. Set. Allow the mixture to fully set- about 20-30 minutes at room temperature.
6. Chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt your chocolate chips, stopping to stir every 30 seconds, until melted. Then carefully drizzle ( you can use a spoon or fork to drizzle) this over your candy. You can add optional ingredients such as sprinkles at the time as well.

Expert Tip 👉 This recipe could also work with sturdy chips such as tortilla strips or pretzels.

How to store homemade Frito candy.

Once your Frito candy has fully set and cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, Frito candy should keep for up to five days at room temperature, about a week when refrigerated, or frozen for up to a few months.

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Easy No Bake Frito Candy, a simple and delicious five ingredient snack recipe featuring sweet and salty flavors with a bit of crunch.

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