Spiced Bacon Twists (View Print Version)

Sweet and savory bacon twists coated with cinnamon and sugar, baked crisp and caramelized for a flavorful bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, then place a wire rack on top.
02 - Combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a shallow dish and mix thoroughly.
03 - Dredge each slice of bacon in the spiced sugar mixture, coating both sides evenly.
04 - Twist each bacon slice several times into a spiral shape and arrange the twists on the wire rack, spacing them apart.
05 - Sprinkle any leftover spiced sugar mixture evenly over the bacon twists.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and caramelized.
07 - Allow twists to cool for 5 minutes to set the caramelized coating before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're the kind of snack that makes people ask what you did to bacon to make it taste like this.
  • Takes barely any time to prepare, but feels like you actually tried.
  • Sweet, salty, crispy, and a little spicy if you want it—every craving hits at once.
02 -
  • Don't use a flat baking sheet without a rack, or the bottoms will get soggy from rendered fat pooling underneath.
  • Watch them in the last 5 minutes—the line between caramelized and burnt is thin, and burnt tastes bitter in a way that ruins everything.
03 -
  • Pat your bacon dry before coating it—any moisture fights the sugar's ability to caramelize.
  • The cayenne isn't just for spice, it's for complexity—even if you don't like heat, a tiny pinch adds something your taste buds can't quite name but absolutely appreciate.
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