Set your smoker to 250°F. If you're using a grill, you’ll need to use a smoker box with wood chips or pellets. Applewood or cherrywood work best for this snack because they add a sweet, subtle smoke flavor that won’t overpower the Cheetos.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread your Cheetos Puffs out in a single layer. Make sure they’re not overlapping, as you want the smoke to hit each puff evenly. If you’ve got a wire rack, you can place it on top of the baking sheet and put the Cheetos on the rack for even better airflow.

If you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle some smoked paprika and cayenne pepper over the Cheetos for an extra kick of flavor. This is totally optional, but hey, why not spice things up a bit?

Place the baking sheet of Cheetos in the smoker. Let them smoke for about 30 minutes. Keep the lid closed as much as possible to let that delicious smoke flavor permeate the Cheetos.

After 30 minutes, the Cheetos should have absorbed a nice smoky flavor and gotten just a little crunchier. Don't leave them in too long, or they might get overly dry or lose their cheesy coating!