Spiced Bacon Twists (Printable)

Thick-cut bacon dredged in spiced brown sugar and baked until crispy. A sweet and savory treat for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bacon

01 - 12 slices thick-cut bacon

→ Spiced Sugar Mixture

02 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top.
02 - In a shallow dish, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper until evenly blended.
03 - Press each bacon slice into the sugar mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly coated.
04 - Twist each coated bacon slice several times to create a spiral shape. Arrange on the wire rack with space between each twist.
05 - Sprinkle any remaining spiced sugar mixture over the bacon twists for additional flavor.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until bacon is crisp and caramelized, rotating the baking sheet halfway through for even cooking.
07 - Let the twists rest on the rack for 5 minutes to allow the caramelized sugar coating to set.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of sweet cinnamon and savory bacon creates this addictive candy-like quality that frankly makes it impossible to eat just one.
  • These twists require minimal prep but look impressively fancy, making you seem like a culinary genius when guests ask for the recipe.
02 -
  • The first time I made these, I skipped the wire rack and ended up with bacon swimming in fat rather than crisping up, so that elevated rack is absolutely non-negotiable.
  • These twists will continue to crisp as they cool, so pull them from the oven when they still look slightly underdone for perfect texture.
03 -
  • For easier cleanup, freeze the baking sheet with parchment for about 10 minutes before placing the twisted bacon, which helps prevent the sugar from immediately melting and running off.
  • Use kitchen scissors to snip the cooled twists into bite-sized pieces for serving at parties, much neater than trying to break them by hand.
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