Candied Bacon

By: Instant Pot Culinary Team

Candied Bacon
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.
cuisine icon Cuisine
American
cuisine icon Diet
Gluten Free
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Air Fry
cuisine icon Keywords
4-5 servings, air fry, american, black pepper, breakfast, brunch, cayenne, cook 12 min, dark brown sugar, gluten free, Instant Pot Culinary Team, prep 3 min, sides, thick-cut bacon

prep icon Prep Time
3 min
cook icon Cook Time
12 min

serving icon Servings
4-5 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. thick-cut bacon
  • 8 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp black pepper
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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