This deep fried bacon is unbelievably crispy and crunchy with the best bacon flavor. It's seriously addictive and will make any meal so much better!
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The Best Deep Fried Bacon
You haven't lived until you've tried these battered and deep fried bacon strips. And if you love bacon already, you're going to be obsessed with this recipe!
The chicken fried bacon literally tastes like a cross between crispy bacon and fried chicken. The golden brown breading is deliciously crunchy, and every bite is filled with that bacon flavor you know and love.
It's great to serve for breakfast or brunch with these fluffy flapjacks, dinner, and any occasion. You can even put the chicken fried bacon on things like this Panera Bread Sierra turkey sandwich. It instantly upgrades anything you eat with it!
Why This Recipe Works
Restaurant quality. Just like this million dollar bacon, this chicken fried bacon recipe tastes like something you'd find at a restaurant, but even better since it's homemade
Crowd favorite. Everyone loves bacon, and will love these fried crispy bacon strips even more!
Easy to make. Believe it or not, deep frying bacon is way easier than you might think. You'll have no trouble making this recipe even if you're new to deep frying.
Ingredients
One of the best parts about this recipe is that it requires really common ingredients. If you have the bacon, I guarantee you have everything else you need for the recipe!
Check out what you'll need to make it:
- 12 slices of bacon
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 2 ¾ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
If you're picking up bacon from the store, grab an extra pack and make these bacon-wrapped armadillo eggs next!
How To Make Deep Fried Bacon
1. Cook the bacon: Put the bacon strips in a frying pan and make sure they're flat. Cook the bacon over medium heat until it begins to crisp on the edges, then flip it over and cook until it's crispy on both sides.
2. Assemble the batter: In a medium-sized bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them together with the milk. Then, add the flour, sugar, salt, and pepper to the egg mixture and whisk to combine. You'll want to make sure the batter is smooth with no lumps.
3. Heat oil: Take out a deep saucepan or frying pan and add the vegetable oil to it. Heat the oil for a minute or so until it reaches a temperature of about 350°F (180ºC).
4. Fry the bacon: Dip the bacon into the batter and place it directly into the hot oil. Fry the bacon for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip the bacon over and fry for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
5. Drain the bacon: Remove the fried bacon from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve the bacon warm with eggs or anything you want, and enjoy.
Tips To Make The Best Recipe
- Use fatty bacon or thick cut bacon for more flavor.
- Coat the bacon fully on both sides with the batter for the best texture.
- Check the oil temperature with a frying thermometer to make sure it's hot.
- Only deep fry a few bacon slices at a time so the oil temperature doesn't drop.
- Add ingredients like chili powder, onion powder, or bacon grease to the batter for more flavor.
- Top the fried bacon with powdered sugar or maple syrup for a sweet and savory combination.
How To Store Deep Fried Bacon
In the fridge: Store the leftover bacon in an airtight container for about 4 days in the refrigerator.
In the freezer: Allow the bacon to cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 1 month.
Reheating: Put the bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 10 minutes at 350°F. Just add more reheating time for the frozen bacon.
FAQS About This Deep Fried Bacon Recipe
Can you deep fry bacon?
Absolutely! Deep frying bacon makes for ultra-crispy bacon with a flavor that's similar to fried chicken.
How long does it take to fry bacon in oil?
It will take about 6-8 minutes total to fry bacon in oil at 350°F. It is best to fry the bacon in batches so the oil stays hot.
How do you batter and deep fry bacon?
First, you'll want to cook the bacon as you normally would in a large skillet until crispy. Then combine eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl until you have a smooth batter. Dredge bacon in the batter, then deep fry each piece in hot oil until the bacon is golden brown on both sides.
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Deep Fried Bacon
This deep fried bacon is unbelievably crispy and crunchy with the best bacon flavor. It's seriously addictive and will make any meal so much better!
Ingredients
- 12 slices of bacon
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 2 ¾ cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Place the bacon strips flat in a frying pan. Cook over medium heat until the bacon just begins to turn golden brown, then flip the bacon and cook on the other side. Set aside.
- Crack the eggs into a medium sized bowl and whisk together with the milk.
- Add the flour, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bowl and whisk. Make sure the batter is smooth, and there are no lumps.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep saucepan. The oil should reach about 350°F (180ºC).
- Dip the bacon into the batter and place it directly into the hot oil.
- Allow the bacon to fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip the bacon over and continue to fry the other side for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain the oil.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 485Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 21g
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