Crunchy Deep-Fried Bacon Strips
Crunchy Deep-Fried Bacon Strips deliver shatteringly crisp edges with a craggy, seasoned coating wrapped around smoky, salty bacon. Each bite balances rich pork with a light, crackling crust that stays crisp after a brief oven finish. Serve as a game-day snack, brunch side, or an over-the-top appetizer with dips like maple mustard or spicy aioli.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until smooth. Separate the bacon strips and soak them in the milk mixture for 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat oil in a deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and pepper together. Take the bacon out of the egg mixture and toss with the flour to coat. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 4
Fry 3 to 5 bacon strips at a time until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. After all the bacon has cooked, place it on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until crispy, about 7 minutes.
- Calories 843.42 kcal High
- Protein 13.74 g Good Source
- Carbs 67.46 g Moderate
- Total Fat 58.92 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.97 g High
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 90.04 mg High
- Sodium 357.3 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.4 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.25 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 27.35 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.71 mg Good Source
- Potassium 75.14 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 26.77 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.83 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten