Prepare a handful of spaghetti and cut it in half using a knife.

Heat olive oil generously in a frying pan.

Test the oil temperature by dropping a small piece of spaghetti; if it floats, reduce heat to low and start frying.

Fry the spaghetti for 10–20 seconds until golden brown, then remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Sprinkle 2 tsp sugar and 1/3 tsp salt over the fried spaghetti.