Have you ever tried making Taco Bell’s cinnamon twists at home!? The recipe is much simpler than you may think and only take 4 ingredients. Be sure to double check your ingredients, specifically the duro pasta noodle used in this recipe, because there is no substitute for this very important ingredient!
Alright, lets get into this cinnamon twists taco bell recipe. When you start you will literally be able to chow down on this sweet treat within the next 30 minutes.
Equipment & Ingredients
I love a 4 ingredient recipe! This is everything you will need:
- Duros
- Cinnamon
- Sugar
- Frying Oil
As for the equipment you need only 2 things;
Make the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
Before getting into frying the duros into these sweet cinnamon twists, we need to make the cinnamon sugar mixture. Simply add the white sugar and cinnamon into a bowl and stir together. Mix thoroughly until it looks like sand.
Set this aside and have ready for when the cinnamon twists taco bell recipe is complete.
Fry the Cinnamon Twists (Duros)
Now that your frying oil is heated, add in your duros. Watching this fried treat puff up in the oil is quite a treat. Once you add to the oil and they puff up, there is really no need to flip them over because they cook so quick. After 30-45 seconds remove these from the oil and place straight into the bowl of cinnamon sugar mix.
What are Duros?
Bet you didn’t realize that Taco Bell’s secret to their cinnamon twists are duro noodles! It is a specific type of wheat pasta often found at Mexican markets. The beauty of these delicious snack is they puff up quickly in hot oil, unlike any other pasta. So don’t go trying to make this recipe with just as pasta noodle in your pantry.
When these fun spiral shaped pasta noodles are fried and then coated in cinnamon in sugar then you get that secret cinnamon twist taco bell recipe. Lets finish of this delicious treat!
Coat Cinnamon Twists
Now that the duros are freshly fried and transferred to the cinnamon sugar bowl. Its time to shake these cinnamon twists around! Coat them heavily by continuously tossing and turning them in the mixture. Try to get as much as possible to stick to the fried snack. It sticks better if this part is done immediately after exiting the frying oil.
Serve and Enjoy!
And there you have it. It is super simple and quick to make these cinnamon twists taco bell recipe. Serve on a platter for guests or toss in a bowl just for yourself. Regardless, you will love this delicious dessert snack that is so light you can enjoy at any time of day.
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Cinnamon Twists Taco Bell Recipe
Course: DessertDifficulty: Easy2
servings15
minutes15
minutesA light and airy duro cinnamon twists, HEAVILY coated in cinnamon sugar just like the original taco bell treats. We don't skimp on the cinnamon and sugar here!
Ingredients
2 cups duros
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
Frying Oil
Directions
- Start heating the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- While that is heating up, mix the cinnamon and sugar together with a fork in a small bowl.
- Prepare a plate with a paper towel to transfer the fried duros to once done.
- Once the oil is hot, place about a dozen duros in at once and fry until they have puffed up. Stir and flip them around and let cook for another few seconds until lightly golden brown.
- Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the duros from the oil and place on a paper towel.
- Using a bowl with a lid add the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Then add the fried duros and toss around until fully coated. Remove from the bowl and onto a serving plate, shaking off any excess cinnamon and sugar.
- Repeat this process with the rest of the duros until all are fried and coated. Share and enjoy!
