Spiced Bacon Twists (Printable view)

Crispy bacon spirals coated in cinnamon sugar, baked until golden and caramelized for an irresistible sweet-savory treat.

# What You 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:

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 wire rack with space between each twist.
05 - Sprinkle any remaining spiced sugar mixture evenly over the bacon twists.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until bacon is crisp and caramelized, rotating the baking sheet halfway through for even cooking.
07 - Allow twists to cool on the rack for 5 minutes so the caramelized coating sets properly.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 40 minutes but taste like you fussed over them for hours
  • The sweet and spicy combo makes people immediately ask for the recipe
  • They reheat beautifully so you can make them a day ahead
02 -
  • The sugar will smoke a little as it caramelizes so turn on your fan or crack a window
  • Twisting too tightly makes the bacon hard to bite through so keep it gentle
03 -
  • If your bacon is very thick cut, reduce oven temperature to 350°F and add 5 to 10 minutes cooking time
  • Use kitchen shears to cut the slices in half crosswise if you want bite sized appetizers instead of full twists
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