Sweet and Spicy Twisted Bacon
Twisted bacon has taken over TikTok, and for good reason. This sweet and spicy version is great for appetizers, a snack, holidays or a special morning breakfast.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick cut bacon nitrate and sugar free if possible
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Cover a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix the coconut sugar, black pepper, cayenne pepper and maple syrup together in a small bowl.
- Lay the bacon out in an even layer on the prepared backing sheet. Cover one side of the bacon with the mixture using the back of a spoon.
- Twist each piece of bacon as tight as you can up from the top to create a spiral rod. Bake in the preheated oven for 36-38 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook times may vary depending on how thick the bacon is. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain the fat. Serve hot or room temp.
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Notes
Air fryer option: preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes. Lay the twisted bacon in an even layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-15 minutes, until crispy. The cook times will vary depending on how thick the bacon is.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(2 slices) | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7.8g | Fat: 8.1g | Cholesterol: 22.8mg | Sodium: 394mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12g