Twisted Bacon (Spiral Bacon) in Air Fryer

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15 July, 2026

Air Fryer Twisted Bacon: Crispy, juicy and addictive 🥓

Have you ever wanted that crispy bacon you see on social media, golden, with that fun spiral shape and ready in minutes?

🤩 With our Twisted Bacon recipe in the air fryer, you can achieve it without splashes, without complications and with a professional result from your kitchen. In just 10–12 minutes you will have perfect bacon: crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and with a flavor that will make you repeat.

What I love about this recipe is that it turns a simple ingredient like bacon into something visual and surprising. I made it for the first time for a family brunch, and everyone raved about it – some even took photos before trying it. In addition, you can customize it with brown sugar, paprika or honey, which makes it ideal for both breakfast and a special snack.

Twisted Bacon (Spiral Bacon) in Air Fryer

Why this recipe is perfect

✅ Quick and easy: You don’t need an oven or dirty many pans.
✅ Perfect texture: Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, thanks to the flow of hot air.
✅ Fun presentation: Spiral twists are visually attractive, ideal for surprising family or friends.
✅ Flexible: You can add brown sugar, paprika or honey for extra flavors.
🎁 Bonuses: Less splashed fat than in a frying pan, and the fryer collects some of the fat naturally.

Ingredients explained

🥓 1 package of bacon in strips (approx. 400–500 g, medium or thick strips)
🍯 1–2 teaspoons brown sugar per strip (optional)
🌶 Freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)
🌶 Smoked or sweet paprika to taste (optional)
🍯 Honey or maple syrup to brush at the end (optional)

Grades: You can omit the optional ingredients if you prefer classic bacon. You can also use sweeteners or spices to taste to vary the flavor.

Equipment and preparation

What you need:

Air fryer with a large basket, capable of placing the twists without overlapping them.
Long toothpicks or skewers optional to hold the spiral.
Kitchen brush for honey or syrup.

Previous preparation (mise en place): Take the bacon out of the refrigerator 10–15 minutes beforehand to make it more manageable and flexible. Prepare the seasonings you want to use: sugar, pepper, paprika or honey. This makes preparation faster and more organized. Have a plate or tray ready to place the twists before cooking.