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Chicken Fried Bacon
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Chicken Fried Bacon

35 minServes 6Nutri-Score E€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • peanut oil (for deep frying)Pantry960 ml
  • thick-cut bacon (cut in half crosswise)Meat450 g
  • multi-purpose seasoning blend (plus more as needed)Spices15 g
  • all-purpose flourGrains240 g
  • kosher saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g
  • paprikaSpices2 g
  • eggs (large)Dairy2 pieces
  • beer (or water)Beverages60 ml
  • maple syrupPantry10 ml
  • jalapeño ranch dressing (for dipping)Fresh30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

468kcal

Carbs
29 g
Proteins
9 g
Fat
35 g
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Tools

  • Baking tray
  • Cooling rack
  • Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Whisk
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the draining station and heat the oil

    • Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and set a wire rack inside.
    • Heat the peanut oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat to 175 °C.
    Step 1
  2. Season the bacon

    • Cut the bacon in half crosswise.
    • Season evenly on both sides with the multi-purpose seasoning.
    Step 2
  3. Make the seasoned flour

    • Whisk together the flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a shallow bowl.
    • Add more multi-purpose seasoning to the flour if desired.
    Step 3
  4. Make the egg wash

    • Whisk the eggs, beer and maple syrup together in a separate shallow bowl.
    Step 4
  5. Coat the bacon

    • Coat each piece of bacon lightly in the seasoned flour.
    • Dip in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off.
    • Coat once more in the flour mixture and set aside until all pieces are coated.
    Step 5
  6. Fry the bacon

    • Working a few pieces at a time, fry in the hot oil, flipping occasionally, until crispy golden brown.
    • Keep the oil between 165 and 175 °C while cooking.
    • Drain on the wire rack and repeat with the remaining bacon.
    Step 6
  7. Serve

    • Serve the chicken fried bacon with jalapeño ranch dressing for dipping.
    Step 7