Can twisted bacon be cooked in an Air Fryer?

Yes, these bacon sticks can be cooked in an Air Fryer. Preheat to 350 degrees; place prepared bacon twists in a single layer in the basket and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Should you cover bacon with foil in oven?

You can cover the bacon loosely with foil, but it's not necessary. Amazingly, there is very little splatter with this method of cooking bacon. The grease drips into the rimmed cookie sheet and stays there.

How long does it take to cook bacon twists in the oven?

It will take 30 to 45 minutes to cook these bacon twists at 350 degrees. Timing depends mainly on the thickness of the bacon slices and how tightly you twist them.

What is the secret to crispy bacon?

Place twisted bacon onto a metal rack (or broiler rack) inside a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. The rack allows air to circulate around the bacon as it cooks, ensuring it comes out crispy!

Twisted Bacon in the Oven - A Well Seasoned Kitchen

Name: Sweet and Spicy Twisted Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Bacon!
Ingredients: 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound sliced bacon – see Note below; Around 16 (12-inch) wooden skewers – you’ll need the same number as slices of bacon

Ingredients

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1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound sliced bacon – see Note below
Around 16 (12-inch) wooden skewers – you’ll need the same number as slices of bacon

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Instructions

Arrange oven racks in the middle and bottom positions of the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line the bottom of a broiler pan or large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place broiler rack or metal cooling rack over foil-lined pan. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard, cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne, blending with a fork until evenly blended. Transfer mixture to a large sheet of wax paper. Dip bacon strips into sugar mixture to coat evenly.
Poke a skewer through each end of a coated bacon strip. Twist strip several times around the skewer to make a snug spiral. Place bacon on prepared rack. Repeat with remaining bacon strips and skewers.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bacon is almost crisp and sugar is bubbly — it may take 45 minutes depending on the oven and thickness of your bacon. Watch carefully so they don’t burn.
Transfer strips to clean aluminum foil or parchment paper (don’t use a paper towel — they will stick!) just until cool to the touch, around 4 to 5 minutes. Gently remove skewers and serve.

Notes

Make ahead: May be prepared a day or two ahead of baking and refrigerated. Or bake, refrigerate and reheat in microwave or low (250 degree) oven.

Note on bacon: You can use almost any kind of bacon; I like to use regular cut, but thick or thinner cuts will also work. Thick cut will take longer to cook, and watch thinner pieces carefully as they can burn more easily. I also like to use peppered bacon, to layer in more flavor.

Author: From "Fresh Tastes" by Lee Clayton Roper
Category: breakfast and brunch, appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Bacon!