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Copycat Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists puffy and sweet

Copycat Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists

A copycat of Taco Bell cinnamon twists - duros (wheat pasta) fried until they puff up light and crunchy, then tossed in cinnamon sugar.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups duros pasta or rotini
  • 4 cups oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

  • Deep skillet
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil to 375F.
  2. Fry the dry pasta in small batches for 10-15 seconds until it puffs up and turns light - it happens fast.
  3. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  4. Mix the sugar and cinnamon, then toss the warm twists to coat. Serve.

Notes

The secret is duros - dried wheat pasta wheels that puff up dramatically when fried. Rotini or wagon-wheel pasta also work but stay denser.