Flamin’ Hot Cheetos were developed around 1989–1990 and rolled out nationally in 1992.
Key dates
- Product development for the spicy “Flamin’ Hot” flavor at Frito-Lay began in 1989 as part of an internal project.
- Flamin’ Hot Cheetos were tested in select markets around 1990–1991.
- They became available across the United States in 1992, which is generally cited as their official national introduction date.
Original vs. Flamin’ Hot
Product| Type| Intro year
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Original Crunchy Cheetos| Cheese puff snack| 1948 19
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos| Spicy variant| 1992 19
