Craving a crispy, mouthwatering bacon treat? Look no further! This recipe for Crispy Deep Fried Bacon will satisfy your taste buds with its crispy texture and smoky flavor. It's a simple and quick dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or a side. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor. Get ready to indulge in this irresistibly delicious treat!
Ingredients
- 1 pound of thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- Preheat your deep fryer or a large pot with vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
- In a third shallow dish, spread out the bread crumbs.
- Take each slice of bacon and dip it into the flour mixture, making sure it is well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Next, dip the bacon into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Finally, coat the bacon with the bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs to the bacon.
- Repeat the process for all slices of bacon.
- Once the oil is heated, carefully add a few slices of bacon at a time, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Fry the bacon for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Using tongs, carefully remove the fried bacon from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process with the remaining bacon slices.
- Serve the Crispy Deep Fried Bacon hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Deep frying the bacon gives it a unique texture and flavor, making it extra crispy and addictive.
Bacon is a popular ingredient in American cuisine and is enjoyed in various forms, including deep-fried.
This recipe can be easily customized by adding spices or herbs to the bread crumb mixture for different flavor profiles.
Deep-frying bacon is a great way to cook it evenly and quickly, ensuring a perfectly crisp result.
The combination of salty bacon and crunchy coating makes this dish a crowd-pleaser at parties or gatherings.