Bacon lovers, get ready for our Keto Candied Bacon (aka millionaire's bacon)! This crispy delight features a heavenly blend of brown erythritol, cayenne pepper, red chili flakes, and a pinch of salt. Experience the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors that will have you yearning for more. So, let's learn how to make this delicious treat!

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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🥓 Ingredients for keto candied bacon recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tool substitutes list
- How to make Keto Candied Bacon: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking steps
- What to serve with keto candied bacon?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Preparing the Millionaire's Bacon is really easy- it'll only take you 25 minutes! Just mix brown erythritol and a few spices on a shallow plate. Then, coat slices of bacon with this mixture and place them on an iron skillet. Now pop the skillet in the oven for 15- 20 minutes, and voila! Your candied crispy bacon is ready to serve!
Chef's note
Take your keto candied bacon to the next level by adding a touch of liquid smoke to the erythritol. It will infuse a smoky flavor, making the dish taste much better.
🥓 Ingredients for keto candied bacon recipe
Here are the ingredients you'll need to make this delicious bacon recipe:
Ingredient substitutions
Additional ingredients
Here are a few optional keto-friendly ingredients that pair well with the main ingredients of this millionaire's bacon recipe:
Cooking tools required
To make this millionaire's bacon recipe, you will need the following kitchen tools:
Tool substitutes list
How to make Keto Candied Bacon: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather all the ingredients and tools.
- Measure the ingredients precisely.
- Thaw your frozen bacon slices and pat them dry using a paper towel.
Cooking steps
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- On a shallow plate, mix the erythritol and spices.
- Coat the uncooked bacon with the mixture on both sides.
- Place the coated uncooked bacon on a skillet in a single layer.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 15- 20 minutes until your desired level of crispiness is reached.
- Your cooked and caramelized bacon strips are ready to serve.

Chef's pro tip
To ensure you cook your bacon slices perfectly every time, place them in a single layer on your skillet with even spaces in between. This allows the hot air in the oven to reach each bacon slice and ensures even exposure to heat. In this way, you'll get perfect caramelized bacon strips every time!
What to serve with keto candied bacon?
Here are some keto-friendly combinations you will enjoy:
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
Refrigeration: Start by letting the bacon candy cool down to room temperature. Then, place the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate them. Consume the leftovers within 3- 4 days for the best quality and taste.
Note: Don't freeze cooked bacon; it negatively affects the texture and flavor.
Reheating best practices
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
The Keto Candied Bacon is a dream dish for all bacon lovers. It energizes you with its sizzling sweet flavor and only takes 25 minutes to cook. This makes it a perfect recipe for a hearty breakfast or a quick snack.
So, don't wait around; make this hearty keto treat today! Don't forget to share a picture of your dish with us on Facebook and Instagram.
Want to try keto recipes where we use delicious bacon? Check these out:
Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe

Keto Millionaire's Bacon
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons brown erythritol - we use Swerve
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- On a shallow plate, mix the erythritol and spices.
- Coat the uncooked bacon with the mixture on both sides.
- Place the coated uncooked bacon on a skillet in a single layer.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 15- 20 minutes until your desired level of crispiness is reached.
- Your cooked and caramelized bacon strips are ready to serve.
HJ says
Sounds so yummy!! Thanks for the great Keto recipes.
Angela McCabe says
This was delicious!! It was a bit spicy for my husband, but I liked the kick!!
Thanks!