Sweet & savory Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Brown sugar bacon wrapped smokies made with juicy sausages and crispy bacon, perfect for game day, holidays, and potlucks.
Equipment
- Foil
Ingredients
- 1 lb sliced bacon (cut into thirds)
- 1 lb little smokies
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat lightly with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
- Wrap one piece of bacon around each smokie and secure with a toothpick. Arrange seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle about half of the brown sugar mixture evenly over the wrapped smokies.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then turn each smokie over. Sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the sugar is caramelized.
Notes
- Thin sliced bacon works best for even cooking and crisp results. If using thick cut bacon, lightly cook it first until just flexible before wrapping.
- For extra flavor, brush the cooked smokies with barbecue sauce and broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- To make these in the air fryer, toss the wrapped smokies in the spiced brown sugar then place them in the air fryer basket. Air fryer at 390°F Air fry for 4 minutes, flip, then cook another 3 - 4 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the sugar has caramelized.
- Let the smokies rest for a few minutes before serving. The sugar coating firms up slightly as it cools, making them easier to handle.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 14gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 997mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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