Spiced Bacon Twists (Print View)

Crispy bacon strips flavored with cinnamon and brown sugar, baked until caramelized for a sweet and savory treat.

# Components:

→ Bacon

01 - 12 slices thick-cut bacon

→ Spiced Sugar Mixture

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

# Directions:

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, thoroughly mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper if using.
03 - Dredge each bacon slice in the spiced sugar mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated.
04 - Twist each bacon slice several times to create spirals and place them evenly spaced on the wire rack.
05 - Sprinkle any remaining spiced sugar mixture over the bacon twists.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through, until bacon is crisp and caramelized.
07 - Allow twists to cool for 5 minutes so the caramelized coating can set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like a candy-bacon mashup with a satisfying crunch that lasts, not something soggy that disappoints halfway through.
  • People assume you spent hours on these, but you're really just twisting bacon and letting the oven do the work while you make coffee.
  • The spice-to-sweet ratio hits that salty-sweet-savory trifecta that keeps you reaching for just one more.
02 -
  • The wire rack is non-negotiable; without it, the bottom side steams and stays chewy instead of reaching that shattering crispness you're after.
  • Rotating the pan halfway isn't just a suggestion—your oven has hot spots, and bacon positioned near the back edge will always cook faster than the front.
03 -
  • Pat your bacon dry before coating it; any excess moisture interferes with the sugar adhering properly and crisping up.
  • Don't peek constantly while they're baking; the oven temperature drops each time you open the door, and these need steady heat to caramelize properly.
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