Description
Sweet Chili Bacon Lollipops offer a tantalizing blend of crispy, smoky bacon wrapped around skewers, coated with a sticky and flavorful sweet chili glaze. Perfect as a savory appetizer or party snack, these bite-sized treats combine the spice and sweetness of chili sauce with the richness of bacon for a deliciously unique flavor adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 pound of bacon
- 1/2 cup of sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- Wooden skewers or lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the bacon lollipops evenly and getting them nice and crispy.
- Prepare Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir well until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is evenly blended, creating a flavorful glaze.
- Wrap Bacon: Cut each bacon strip in half to create manageable pieces. Wrap each piece tightly around a wooden skewer or lollipop stick, securing with a toothpick if needed to hold the bacon in place during cooking.
- Glaze Bacon: Using a brush, generously coat each bacon lollipop with the sweet chili mixture, making sure to cover all sides for maximum flavor and caramelization.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the glazed bacon lollipops on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake: Bake the lollipops in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, watching closely so the bacon crisps up perfectly without burning. Bake until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the lollipops to cool slightly so the glaze can set and they’re safe to handle. Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use thin-cut bacon for quicker crisping; thick-cut may require extra bake time.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to balance sweetness as preferred.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
- These lollipops can be served with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven for crispiness.
