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Twisted Bacon in the Air Fryer

Sweet, spicy or bold, our bacon twists can be made in the air fryer or oven baked. It's a fun addition to breakfast, snacks and your game day parties.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Tailgate parties
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Lori

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon thicker cut works best

Flavor Option Ingredients:

  • Sweet: 1/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • Bold: 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Spicy: 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Remove bacon from packaging and separate the slices. If making multiple flavors, divide the bacon slices into the quantity you want per flavor.
    1 pound bacon
  • Twist each bacon strip and lay it out on a sheet pan or plate.
  • Sprinkle the bacon twists with seasoning, if using. We did half brown sugar, 1/4 black pepper, and 1/4 cayenne pepper today.
    Sweet: 1/4 cup brown sugar, Bold: 1 teaspoon black pepper, Spicy: 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Place the twisted bacon in the air fryer basket and cook at 400° F for ten minutes. Cook a few more minutes if you prefer crispier bacon.
  • Remove twists and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool.

Notes

  • One pound of thick cut bacon will yield approximately 16-17 slices. 
  • Cold bacon is easier to twist. If your bacon has warmed up a bit, pop it back in the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up.
  • If your air fryer basket is smaller, cut the bacon slices in half before proceeding with the recipe.
  • For crispier bacon: make the twists tighter and leave a little room between each twist in the basket.
  • For chewier bacon: make looser twists and it’s OK if the twists are touching in the basket.
  • Use a parchment paper liner for easier cleanup.
  • Leftovers: bacon twists are best eaten fresh but you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer.
  • Oven directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then make as directed. Bake for 20 minutes, turn the twists and continue baking for 18-20 minutes longer until desired doneness is reached. Remove from the oven and drain twists on paper towels.
  • Nutritional information doesn't include the optional seasonings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twist | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 56mg | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg