Snack Recipes
Colorful Fried Pasta Snacks with Variations
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked colored twist pasta
- 1 quart corn oil (approximately)
- 1/4 cup granulated or confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon or orange peel
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Spread in a single layer on wax paper-lined cookie sheet and dry for 20 minutes.
- Pour corn oil into electric skillet, filling no more than one-third full. Heat to 375 degrees F.
- Carefully add pasta to hot oil, a few at a time. Fry for about 1 minute, turning once, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all pasta is fried, adding oil as needed.
- In a medium bowl, stir sugar, lemon peel and salt until well mixed. Toss pasta with sugar mixture until coated.
- Store in a tightly covered container.
Notes
Chili Fried Pasta Snacks: Follow recipe for Fried Pasta Snacks. Omit sugar and lemon peel. Use 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Lemon Pepper Fried Pasta Snacks: Follow recipe for Fried Pasta Snacks. Omit sugar. Use 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.
Parmesan Fried Pasta Snacks: Follow recipe for Fried Pasta Snacks. Omit sugar and lemon peel. Mix together 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt.