Homemade Cinnamon Twists (Taco Bell Copycat)
Homemade cinnamon twists are a sweet, crunchy treat made right at home that recreate that classic Taco Bell sweet without hitting the drive through. They’re quick to make, budget friendly, and perfect for when a dessert craving hits out of nowhere.
Servings: 4
Calories: 290kcal
Instructions
- Add oil to a heavy bottomed pot, or fryer, until it reaches roughly 1 1/2 inches and heat to 350°.canola oil
- Once the oil's hot add a handful of duros to the pot and cook just until they've puffed up. Using a slotted spoon scoop them out of the pot and transfer them to a paper towel lined plate or bowl to drain.4 oz spiral shaped duros
- Repeat for the remaining duros.
- Add the cinnamon sugar to a large mixing bowl. Add some of the puffed and drained pasta, gently tossing until evenly coated.1 cup cinnamon sugar
- Transfer the cinnamon twists to a serving bowl, and repeat until all have been coated.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use other shaped duros pasta two switch things up, but make sure it's duros. Other kinds of pasta will not yield the same results.
- Don't overcrowd the oil when you are frying the duros or they won't fry properly.
- You can turn these into a savory snack by coating them with chili powder and lime zest instead of cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 51g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.03mg