Yield: 6 servings
Taco Bell Copycat Cinnamon Twists
In Mexico, these "Chicharrones" are a common snack served with Valentina sauce for a nice spicy, crunchy snack. Then Taco Bell came along and made them into these addicting sweet treats - now they're the best of both worlds! These easy Cinnamon Twists are a breeze to prep. Make them sweet or spicy to please the whole family.
Ingredients
- Canola oil, or peanut oil, for frying
- 1 ½ cups duros, spiral shaped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
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Instructions
- Pour oil in a deep pan about 2 inches deep. Heat to 350°F.
- Add about 10 duros to the hot oil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. They will puff up quickly. Make sure there are no dark spots, push them down in the oil if needed to finish cooking. They will be a light color all the way around when completely puffed. If they are too crunchy, they are probably not cooked through. Light and crispy is how they should be.
- Line a pan with paper towels. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the cooked duros out and place on the paper towels. Continue cooking the duros in batches until they are all cooked.
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar together and toss the puffed duros into a ziplock bag and toss with the cinnamon sugar. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: These cinnamon twists are truly best served fresh. They do not taste as good as leftovers, so I don't recommend trying to store them. Only make however many you plan to eat!
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 121kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 25g