Maple Candied Bacon can be made in the oven or in your air fryer. And is made with a few simple ingredients. That of Maple Syrup, Brown Sugar and Bacon of course. 

The first time I tried Candied bacon was a local pub!

I ordered a CEASAR also known as a BLOODY MARY drink and it came on the rim. 

My first thought was. Can I just ordered the bacon next time! 

And I learned I could. And I did 🙂

BEST MAPLE SYRUP

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Organic Maple Syrup

Which is an Organic Canada Grade A Amber syrup that was aged to perfection in a Kentucky Bourbon barrel. 

For this recipe, I used their DARK syrup instead but either or would do for this candied bacon recipe. 

WHAT’S CANDIED BACON

It is a recipe that originates from the Southern United States and is also known as “pigs candy” it can be served as an appetizer and is often served alongside A Bloody Mary drink. 

IS CANDIED BACON KETO

No, because it uses sugar. However you can skip the brown sugar if desired!

HOW TO MAKE CANDIED BACON

1. Start with a package of good quality bacon
2. Then in a large bowl add in the maple syrup, brown sugar, vinegar and seasonings. 
3. Toss to coat the bacon
4. Line two baking sheets with tinfoil 
5. Preheat oven to 375° F
6. Place the bacon on the tinfoil strip by strip
7. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes
8. Allow the bacon to cool on the stove top before serving!

MAKE IT SPICY BY ADDING

• PINCH OF CAYANNE PEPPER
• BLACK PEPPER

CANDIED BACON IN AIR FRYER

If your air fryer does not have a baking shelf then your going to have to make it in smaller batches.

1. Start with a package of good quality bacon
2. Then in a large bowl add in the maple syrup, brown sugar, vinegar and seasonings. 
3. Toss to coat the bacon
4. Preheat the air fryer to 375° F
5. Place the bacon on in the bottom strip by strip
6. Bake in the air fryer for 15 minutes
7. Allow the bacon to cool before serving!

CAN CANDIED BACON BE LEFT OUT

Bacon should not ever be left out even when cooked for more than 2 hours. But this recipe does keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days in a sealable container. 

Maple Candied Bacon

Yield: 4

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 pound of bacon
• 1/4 cup of maple syrup
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Start with a package of good quality bacon
2. Then in a large bowl add in the maple syrup, brown sugar, vinegar and seasonings. 
3. Toss to coat the bacon
4. Line two baking sheets with tinfoil 
5. Preheat oven to 375° F
6. Place the bacon on the tinfoil strip by strip
7. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes
8. Once it has cooked, remove each strip carefully with prongs and place the bacon on a plate. This prevents the bacon from sticking to the tinfoil.
9. Allow the bacon to cool before serving!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 627Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 1915mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 0gSugar: 23gProtein: 39g

These calculations are based off Nutritionix

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