Copycat Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists
Copycat Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists are a light and crispy snack that is sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar that is super delicious to eat that you can make right at home in half the time it would take to drive and get some from the drive-thru!
Copycat Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists
There is nothing quite like Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists but in the middle of the night who wants to run to Taco Bell to pick some up? Thankfully this copycat Taco Bell Cinnamon Twist recipe tastes just like the restaurant and is quick and easy to make! I would be lying if I said we didn’t eat these at least once a week! Pair these with my Instant Pot Better Than Sex Chocolate Lava cake and I am in heaven!
What are Taco Bell Cinnamon twists made of?
Okay, I am going to spill the beans on what cinnamon twists are made of and I promise you it is going to surprise you!
Cinnamon twists are made of a wheat pasta that you find in a Mexican market, called Duros. As this pasta cooks, it puffs up to create a spiral-shaped pasta.
Duros cook incredibly fast too! In about 15 seconds you will start to see it puffing up as it cooks!
These cinnamon twists are literally done in 30 seconds, the hardest part about this recipe is waiting for your oil to heat up!
How to Make Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists at home
- Heat oil to 350 about 8-10 minutes
- Add Duros
- Cook for 15-20 seconds
- Coat in cinnamon and sugar
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- These cook really fast, be sure you keep an eye on them at all times while cooking. This snack is really done in 30 seconds.
- You want to only cook a handful at a time or they will overflow in the pot.
- Be sure to sprinkle the twists right away so the cinnamon and sugar stick to them better.
- Taco Bell sprinkles cinnamon and sugar on their Duros to make the snack we all love, but you can easily try some other flavors like chili powder and lime juice for an authentic Mexican treat.
Can you use other noodles to make cinnamon twists?
No, no, and no. You must use Duros Mexican Pasta. Regular pasta does not puff up the same way.
Can you make Taco Bell Cinamon Twists in the Air Fryer?
Yes, technically you can make this snack in the Air Fryer, although I don’t recommend it. I have found that the cinnamon and sugar does not stick to the twists as it does coming out of the oil.
If you want to give it a try, I recommend cooking them at 490 degrees for about 6 minutes (shake halfway through)
Copycat Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists
Copycat Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists are a light and crispy snack that is sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar that is super delicious to eat that you can make right at home in half the time it would take to drive and get some from the drive-thru!
Ingredients
- Duros
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a cast-iron pan to 350
- Add about 10 duro at once
- Do not walk away these will swell up very fast about 15 seconds
- Remove from oil
- Mix together cinnamon and sugar
- Toss in the cinnamon sugar mix
- serve
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 27Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 0g
DELICIOUS!! There is no difference between these and Taco Bell’s. 10/10 would recommend!!!!!!!!