4-5 servingsair fryamerican

Candied Bacon

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

4-5 Servings

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 3 min

Cook Time: 12 min

Cooking Technique: Air Fry

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Yield: 4-5 Servings

Ingredients

1 lb. thick-cut bacon
8 tbsp dark brown sugar
2 tsp cayenne
2 tsp black pepper

What’s better than perfectly crisp bacon? Sweet and salty candied bacon! If you love spicy foods, feel free to pay around with the quantity of cayenne in this recipe. We used thick-cut bacon, so make sure to watch for doneness if swopping with smaller cuts.

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, cayenne, and black pepper. Lay bacon flat on a baking sheet and sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly on the front and back of each bacon strip.
Lay the bacon evenly in the air fryer basket, careful to not overlap. Air Fry in batches at 350°F / 180°C for 12 – 14 Minutes, until crispy and caramelized.
Allow to cool for 5 Minutes, then serve.

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Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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