Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound bacon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Special equipment needed:
- Deep-fry thermometer
- Large pot or deep fryer
- Wire rack
- Paper towels
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the bacon on it.
3. Bake the bacon for 15-20 minutes, until crispy.
4. Remove the bacon from the oven and let it cool.
5. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
6. In another shallow dish, whisk together the hot sauce and melted butter.
7. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 375°F.
8. Dip each slice of bacon in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
9. Dip the bacon in the hot sauce mixture, making sure it's coated evenly.
10. Carefully place the bacon in the hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
11. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the oil and place it on a wire rack to drain.
12. Repeat with the remaining bacon slices.
13. Serve the Buffalo Fried Bacon immediately.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
5. Temperature:
Oven temperature: 375°F
Frying temperature: 375°F
Serving size:
This recipe serves 4-6 people.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 440
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 1540mg
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 16g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of hot sauce you prefer.
- If you don't have unsalted butter, you can use salted butter and reduce the amount of salt in the flour mixture.
- You can use gluten-free flour if you need to make this recipe gluten-free.
Variations:
- You can add a tablespoon of honey to the hot sauce mixture for a sweeter flavor.
- You can sprinkle some chopped green onions or cilantro on top of the Buffalo Fried Bacon before serving.
- You can serve the Buffalo Fried Bacon with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the bacon is completely cooled before dipping it in the flour and hot sauce mixtures.
- Use a wire rack to drain the excess oil from the bacon after frying.
- Don't overcrowd the pot or deep fryer when frying the bacon.
Storage instructions:
You can store the leftover Buffalo Fried Bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat the Buffalo Fried Bacon, place it on a baking sheet and bake it in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
You can serve the Buffalo Fried Bacon on a platter with some celery sticks and carrot sticks.
Garnishes:
You can garnish the Buffalo Fried Bacon with some chopped green onions or cilantro.
Pairings:
This recipe pairs well with a cold beer or a glass of white wine.
Suggested side dishes:
You can serve the Buffalo Fried Bacon with a side of coleslaw or potato salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the flour mixture doesn't stick to the bacon, you can dip the bacon in some milk or egg before coating it with the flour mixture.
- If the hot sauce mixture is too thick, you can add a tablespoon of water to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the bacon to prevent it from becoming greasy.
Food history:
Buffalo wings were invented in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. This recipe is a twist on the classic Buffalo wing flavor.
Flavor profiles:
This recipe has a spicy, tangy, and savory flavor profile.
Serving suggestions:
You can serve the Buffalo Fried Bacon as an appetizer or a snack.
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