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Candied bacon air fryer recipe served in a cocktail glass.
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Irresistible Air Fryer Candied Bacon Recipe

https://fryit.co/maple-candied-bacon-air-fryer-recipe/
Take your favorite pork slab strips to the next level with this sweet and savory Maple Candied Bacon Air Fryer recipe! 🤩 Fry it to believe it!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 5 bacon strips
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Optional

  • 1 tsp chili lime seasoning (tajin)
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper/cajun seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 380°F or 193°C.
    Preheating Instant Pot 6-qt Air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  • Prepare the candied bacon mixture by combining the brown sugar and maple syrup.
    Step 4: Mixing sugar and maple syrup in a small glass bowl.
  • Air fry the candy bacon at 380°F or 193°C for 8-10 minutes. Lay the bacon strips flat in the air fryer basket then brush it with the candy bacon flavoring. Flip halfway, then brush the other side with the remaining mixture.
    Step 3: Cooking candied bacon in air fryer.
  • Allow it to cool down for 5 minutes allowing it to solidify or acquire a texture more similar to candy.
    Step 5: Resting candied bacon on a cooling rack.
  • Serve your air fryer maple candied bacon and enjoy!
    Air fried candy bacon on a cooling rack.

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Notes

  • If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat mode, you can set the temperature to 380°F (193°C) and then let it cook for 5 minutes.
  • You can also skip preheating by adding 2-4 minutes to your cooking time. Increment gradually, to prevent burning the candied bacon.
  • It's essential to allow the candy bacon to cool down. It will take a few minutes to solidify.
  • I used a 6-quart (air fryer) to test the Air Fryer Candied Bacon recipe. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer and the number of servings you are making. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 1466IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg
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