Spiced Bacon Twists (Printable)

Thick-cut bacon coated in cinnamon and brown sugar, twisted and baked until irresistibly crisp and caramelized.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bacon

01 - 12 slices thick-cut bacon

→ Spiced Sugar Mixture

02 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a touch of heat)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set a wire rack on top.
02 - In a shallow dish, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using).
03 - Dredge each bacon slice in the sugar mixture, coating both sides evenly.
04 - Twist each bacon slice several times to form a spiral, then lay them on the wire rack, spacing them apart.
05 - Sprinkle any leftover spiced sugar mixture over the twists.
06 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and caramelized, rotating the tray halfway through baking for even cooking.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes to allow the caramelized coating to set before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like dessert had a love affair with breakfast, which honestly should be more socially acceptable.
  • Zero fussing required—just coat, twist, and let the oven do the heavy lifting while you sip your coffee.
  • The caramelization creates this shattering crispness that makes people think you spent actual effort on them.
02 -
  • Don't skip the wire rack—without it, the bacon bottom stays chewy and you lose half the magic of what makes these special.
  • Watch them closely during those final minutes because the line between perfectly caramelized and slightly burnt is thinner than you'd think, especially if your oven runs hot.
03 -
  • Pat your bacon dry before coating it, because moisture and spiced sugar don't cooperate the way you want them to.
  • If your cayenne seems shy after baking, it's because heat mellows it—use slightly more than feels comfortable if you actually want people to notice the kick.
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