Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists Recipe

Taco Bell cinnamon twists are made from duros that puff when fried, then get tossed in cinnamon sugar. They’re crunchy, sweet, take like 10 minutes, and honestly? Cheaper than driving to go buy dessert.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 5 mins
• Cook time: 5 mins
• Flavor: light, crispy, cinnamon-sweet
• Great for: lazy cravings, late-night snacks, dessert emergencies

Why I Like This Recipe

okay so these are dumb easy. heat oil. fry these weird pasta-looking things. they puff, you sugar them, done. had them once at a friend’s house, now i keep a bag of duros just for this.

Ingredients

• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 4 oz spiral duros (the kind that look like tiny wheels or twists)

How To Make Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists

1. Mix your sugar + cinnamon: just throw it in a bowl.
2. Heat the oil: get it to 350°F. like, hot hot.
3. Drop in the duros: maybe 10–15 at a time. at first, nothing. then boom. they puff in like 5 seconds.
4. Watch closely: let them cook for maybe 4–5 secs after they puff.
5. Drain ’em: paper towel or wire rack works.
6. Coat them: toss them in the cinnamon sugar mix while they’re still warm.

Tips for Success

• oil too cold? they won’t puff — they’ll just sit there and mock you
• don’t walk away, they puff fast and burn even faster
• toss in sugar while hot or it won’t stick right
• store them only if you have self-control (i don’t)

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: nope. don’t even try.
• Room temp: they’re fine for a day or two in a sealed container — if they last that long.
• Reheat: not worth it. they lose that light crunch. just make a fresh batch.

Frequently Asked Questions

• what are duros?
  they look like hard pasta but puff when fried. made from wheat flour and magic.
• can i use pasta instead?
  no. doesn’t puff. don’t try.
• do i need a deep fryer?
  nah. pot with hot oil is enough. just be careful.
• what else can i sprinkle on them?
  you could do cocoa powder, or even tajin if you want sweet-spicy.
• can i make these in the oven or air fryer?
  nope. they need hot oil to puff.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Frying too many at once – the oil cools down and they won’t puff.
• Frying too long – they go from puffed to rock hard real fast.
• Adding sugar too late – it won’t stick once they cool.
• Wrong type of duros – get the spiral or wheel ones that are meant to puff.
• Oil not hot enough – this is the #1 reason they fail. use a thermometer if you can.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – est.)

• Calories: 250 kcal
• Total Fat: 17g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 1mg
• Potassium: —
• Total Carbohydrate: 27g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 25g
• Protein: 1g