Twisted Bacon (Popular TikTok Recipe) (2024)

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Twisted Bacon is taking over the internet as the BEST method for cooking bacon - it's the perfect mix of soft and crispy! This viral TikTok trend is so easy to make and everyone will love how delicious and juicy it is!

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Twisted Bacon is taking over the internet as the BEST method for cooking bacon – it’s the perfect mix of soft and crispy! This viral TikTok trend is so easy to make and everyone will love how delicious and juicy it is!

For more tasty TikTok recipes try this Smoked Queso Dip (Viral TikTok Recipe) or Hawaiian Mimosa (Viral Tiktok Recipe)!

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This Twisted Bacon will have you thanking the internet for creating the app that thought up your new favorite way to make bacon! With this recipe and method, you get incredibly juicy and flavorful bacon in a super-easy way every single time!

Serve this bacon at breakfast with your family, hanging off your Bloody Mary at brunch with friends, or just as a stand-alone snack! Regardless of how you serve it or when, you’ll look forward to biting into a slice of this savory, crisp twisted bacon!

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Why I Love This Recipe!

  • Easy To Make! Simply twist and bake! Who knew making bacon could be so easy!
  • Easy Cleanup! Since the bacon isn’t cooked in the frying pan you get to skip the grease splatter and messy cleanup! Simply roll up the parchment paper after it’s cooled and toss away the mess!
  • Hands Off! When you think of making bacon you probably think of putting the bacon on, flipping it, moving it, taking it off, and putting more on to cook. With this recipe, the only hands-on part is twisting it before you put it in the oven and then flipping it halfway through!
  • Twisted! Twisting the bacon creates a tunnel that locks in some of the bacon grease, leading to a super juicy and tender bite of bacon!

Ingredient Notes

The only ingredient you need to make Twisted Bacon is a pound of thick-sliced bacon! Chances are you have bacon in the line-up for a big Saturday breakfast so you might as well go the extra mile and make it twisted!

To add a sweet but spicy kick to your breakfast, mix together some brown sugar and cayenne pepper. Then just sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the bacon before baking, it’s SO good!

If a bit of spice scares you, try candied bacon for a sweet and savory take on this Twisted Bacon! Simply sprinkle brown sugar over the bacon before baking or even drizzle maple syrup over it!

At the end of baking, you’ll have perfectly caramelized bacon that you’ll quickly become addicted to!

For another sweet meets salty treat dip the cooked and cooled bacon in melted chocolate. Then top it with flakes of sea salt! It sounds crazy but it’s absolutely worth trying!

This might seem like a long cook time for bacon, but it’s worth it! The reason that this recipe (the original one) cooks at 350 instead of some others than cook at 400, is that the smoke point for bacon is around 370 degrees F. Plus it results in a much better texture this way, in my opinion.

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How To Make Twisted Bacon

  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Twist each strip of thick-cut bacon tightly and then place it on the lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping the bacon halfway through the cooking time.
  3. Once cooked, place the cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any extra grease.

Place the strips of bacon on a cooling rack and then place the rack onto the lined baking sheet. That’s what I do in my original How To Bake Bacon recipe. This will allow the bacon grease to drip down onto the pan while baking!

Twisted Bacon In The Air Fryer

Since publishing this recipe, we’ve also made it in the air fryer and it does significantly cut down on the cooking time with a similar texture result.

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F for 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the air fryer.
  3. Add the twisted bacon to the air fryer basket then air fryer for 8 to 15 minutes. The amount of time will vary depending on how thin or thick the bacon is. The difference with the air fryer is that you will need to leave a little bit of room around the pieces of bacon so that the air can fully circulate.
  4. Transfer to a paper towel to rest, the bacon will continue cooking slightly.
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How To Store

In the slim chance that you have leftover bacon, you can store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in aluminum foil. Enjoy it within 4 to 5 days.

Can I Use This Bacon In Other Recipes?

Absolutely! This Twisted Bacon would be delicious when added to all of your favorite bacon recipes like casseroles, salads, and even soups!

How Do I Make This Bacon Even Softer?

If you prefer softer bacon you can skip placing the bacon on the cooling rack and just place it right onto the lined baking sheet.

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Bacon recipes like this Twisted Bacon are always a hit at our house! Check out more delicious bacon recipes that I think you and your family will love just as much as we do!

  • Bacon-Wrapped Dates With Feta – Slices of bacon hug dates that are stuffed with feta cheese and then coated in maple syrup!
  • Cheesy Bacon BBQ Chicken Dip – Loaded with caramelized onions, crunchy bacon, shredded chicken, and tangy barbeque sauce!
  • – This creamy, delicious meal comes together in just 30 minutes for a quick dish everyone will love!
  • Three Cheese Bacon Mac and Cheese – Mozzarella, parmesan, and cheddar cheese melt together and combine with tons of crispy, salty bacon to make the best homemade macaroni and cheese!
  • Honey Pear Bacon Flatbread – A slightly sweet option to enjoy as a light lunch, snack, or appetizer!

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Twisted Bacon


Author Rebecca Hubbell

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Twisted Bacon is taking over the internet as the BEST method for cooking bacon – it's the perfect mix of soft and crispy! This viral TikTok trend is so easy to make and everyone will love how delicious and juicy it is!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thick-cut bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Twist each slice of bacon tightly then lay the on the parchment-lined baking sheet, the pieces can be touching.

  • Bake the bacon for 20 minutes, then remove and use tongs to flip the bacon, then bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Notes

  • This makes THE BEST bacon! It’s the perfect mix of soft and crispy.
  • The twist creates a tunnel in the middle of the bacon that holds onto some of the bacon grease while baking and leads to a super juicy, tender, and flavorful bite.
  • You can bake up to 2lbs at a time on the baking sheet since the pieces can touch without issue.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 150mg | Vitamin A: 28IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

Did You Make This Recipe?

Don’t forget to share it with me on Instagram @sugarandsoulco and follow on Tiktok @sugarandsoulco and Pinterest @sugarandsoulco for more!

Twisted Bacon (Popular TikTok Recipe) (2024)

FAQs

How to make Snoop Dogg's bacon? ›

Billionaire bacon is a spicy variation of a candied version made popular by Snoop Dogg's cookbook, From Crook to Cook. How to make Snoop Dogg's bacon? Mix brown sugar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika and rub it over thick-cut bacon. Then, bake it on a wire rack until crispy.

How do you cook bacon on a flat griddle? ›

And how? Yes, we recommend cooking on one side for 5 or so minutes, then flipping and finishing on the other side for a short amount of time, usually 1 to 2 minutes. The time will vary depending on the thickness of the bacon as well as how crisp you like it.

Do you have to lay bacon flat to cook it? ›

Cooking on the stovetop

Because strips of bacon are rectangular, they fit better in a square pan than in a round skillet, so if you have a square pan, that's the perfect pan for cooking your bacon on the stove. Bacon will curl in a skillet on the stovetop, so use a bacon press to keep the bacon flat in the pan.

What is in Twin Peaks billionaire bacon? ›

Also known as “pig candy,” candied bacon or millionaire's bacon, the version at sports-bar chain Twin Peaks features thick-cut hickory-smoked artisan bacon baked with brown sugar, red chile flakes, black pepper, smoked paprika and cayenne.

What does soaking bacon in water do? ›

The idea is to cover the pan with a shallow layer of water. Boil it off then reduce the heat and continue cooking. This method to help the bacon retain moisture making it tender while the fat has time to render also. The additional benefit here is far less fat spluttering out too.

How do restaurants keep bacon crispy? ›

They cook it the best way possible, on a sheet pan in the oven. The bonus is while it takes longer to make this way, you can make more at once, the pieces are more or less flat and they come out crispy. Or they throw it in the deep fryer once it's done.

Do you start bacon in a hot or cold pan? ›

Lay the bacon strips in the cold skillet, then place the pan on the stovetop over medium heat. You don't need to add any oil because the fat will render and help the bacon release from the pan as it cooks. Pan-fry the bacon until the strips are crisp and deeply brown, flipping as needed.

Why does bacon stick to my griddle? ›

The primary reason for a griddle to get sticky is because it has too thick of a layer of oil on the cooking surface. A properly seasoned griddle has a very thin layer of oil applied that burns into the surface to create a permanent, hard, non-stick surface.

Why is bacon sticking to Blackstone? ›

You could have a build-up of grease or oil that is causing food to stick to the surface. Clean you Blackstone well, season it properly, and then try again!

What not to do when cooking bacon? ›

While it might seem like the right thing to do, cooking your bacon at too high a temperature from the start can lead to over-cooked bacon with the fat not adequately rendered, leaving you with a slightly under-cooked and slightly burnt strip. Nobody wants that, so start it low and slow, and bring up the heat as needed.

Why is my homemade bacon tough? ›

1. **Cooking temperature**: Cooking bacon at too low of a temperature can result in chewy rather than crispy bacon. Make sure you're cooking the bacon over medium-high heat to allow it to crisp up properly.

How to make your own bacon fat? ›

Method
  1. Cook the bacon on medium-low heat: Heat a large skillet on medium-low heat. Lay out several strips of raw bacon. ...
  2. Pour the remaining pan fat into a jar: Pour the remaining fat in the pan into a jar, and put the jar in your refrigerator. The bacon grease will solidify to a slightly off-color white.

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