Copycat Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists Recipe

Have you ever cruised through the Taco Bell drive-thru, promising yourself this time you’d only get a burrito, only to end up buying a bag of those crispy, sugary Cinnamon Twists? Yeah, me too!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cinnamon twists

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 332kcal

Author Dana DeVolk

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat about 1 ½ inches of oil to 350 degrees in a high-sided skillet.
Vegetable oil for frying
Place a few duros into the oil and let them puff up, about 15 seconds.
4 ounces spiral-shaped duros
Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined tray.
Repeat with the other duros.
In a large bowl, toss batches of the duros in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve immediately.
1 cup cinnamon sugar

Notes

Nutrition is an estimate; refer to your products for nutritional value.

Don’t overcrowd the oil: Give your duros space to puff up—frying too many at once can make them stick together.
Hot, but not too hot: Keep an eye on your oil temperature. If it’s too high, you could end up with burnt spots. If it’s too low, your twists may become oily.
Little bowls help: Use a small bowl of cinnamon sugar for tossing a few twists at a time. This way, each twist gets a nice coating.
Taste test as you go: Not sweet enough? Add more sugar. Want it spicier? Throw in a dash of cayenne. This is your chance to customize.
Store properly: For best results, let them cool and then store them in an airtight container if you have any leftovers.
Kids love to watch: If you have kiddos around, let them watch the duros puff up in the oil—they’ll think you’re a wizard!

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