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Candied Bacon

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices bacon cut in half crosswise
  • 1/3 cup pecans blend in food processor with sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Prep topping: Pulse pecans with brown sugar in a food processor until finely chopped/combined. Stir in maple syrup to make a sticky praline mix.
  • First cook: Arrange bacon halves in a single layer in the air fryer. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
  • Top: Press or brush the pecan-sugar-maple mix onto the bacon.
  • Finish: Air fry an additional 12 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until caramelized and crisp (watch for sugar scorching). Cool a few minutes so the coating sets.
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