Crispy Chicken-Fried Bacon Strips
Crispy Chicken-Fried Bacon Strips deliver ultra-crunchy, golden edges around smoky, thick-cut bacon for an addictive contrast of textures. A seasoned double dredge adds peppery warmth with hints of paprika, perfect for dipping into cool ranch or jalapeño ranch. Serve as a game-day snack, party appetizer, or an indulgent brunch side when you want bold, salty crunch in every bite.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Chicken-Fried Bacon Strips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and place a wire rack inside.
- 2
Heat oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Meanwhile, cut the bacon in half crosswise and season both sides evenly with multi-purpose seasoning.
- 3
Whisk flour, salt, pepper, and paprika together in a shallow bowl. Alternatively, season the flour with additional multi-purpose seasoning blend. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, beer, and syrup together.
- 4
Lightly coat each piece of bacon in the seasoned flour. Then dip in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off. Coat again in the flour mixture, and set aside until all pieces are coated and the oil is hot.
- 5
Working a few pieces at a time, fry each piece in the hot oil, flipping occasionally, until crispy and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Keep the oil temperature between 330 and 350 degrees F (165 to 175 degrees C) while cooking. Drain the bacon on the prepared wire rack. Repeat with the remaining bacon.
- 6
Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
- Calories 1346.06 kcal High 67%
- Protein 29.83 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 29.72 g 11%
- Total Fat 128.74 g High 165%
- Saturated Fat 8.27 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.5 mg High 32%
- Sodium 1011.71 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 5.79 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 1.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 26.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.42 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 224.42 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 15.42 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Chicken Fried Bacon Strips is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Seasoning, Black Pepper, Eggs, and Maple Syrup. Each serving provides about 1346.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Chicken-Fried Bacon Strips made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Seasoning, Black Pepper, Eggs, Maple Syrup, Paprika. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Chicken-Fried Bacon Strips?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1346.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Chicken-Fried Bacon Strips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Chicken-Fried Bacon Strips healthy?
- Crispy Chicken-Fried Bacon Strips has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 1346.06 calories and 29.83 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1011.71 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.27 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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