These chipotle bacon twists are addictive!! They are the perfect low carb and keto-friendly appetizer or snack.
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Bacon. Chipotle. Bacon. Chipotle. These are two of my favorite things! I have no idea why it has taken me so long to put the two together. But now I have, there's no going back!
You might also like these low carb caramelized bacon knots!
How to Make Chipotle Bacon Twists
Soak about 16 12″ wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
On a large plate, combine some low carb sweetener (I used golden Lakanto), chipotle powder, and black pepper.
Drain the skewers and poke one end through a slice of bacon. Wrap the bacon around the skewer in a tight spiral, and poke the other end of bacon through at the top.
Lightly press the wrapped bacon into the chipotle mixture, then place it on a baking sheet lined with foil and a wire rack.
It's up to you whether you wrap all the bacon first, then season, or just do each skewer one at a time!
Place the bacon skewers in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally. Note: You can also cook the bacon under the broiler but watch carefully as it the bacon will burn easily in places and be undercooked in others. Either way, the smell is AMAZING!!!
Meanwhile, make a simple sour cream dip by combining sour cream, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper.
Transfer the cooked bacon twists to a plate, and let cool for 5 minutes. Gently remove the skewers and discard, and transfer the bacon to a serving platter.
Serve them with the sour cream dip for a spicy, creamy, smoky, and super tasty snack!
Update: I've made these bacon twists several times and on the last occasion a guest suggested that after cooking I cut them in half, making double the amount of shorter bacon twists – much better for dipping. I'll definitely try this next time!
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Chipotle Bacon Twists with Sour Cream Dip
These chipotle bacon twists are addictive!! They are the perfect low carb and keto-friendly appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick-cut bacon, approx 16 slices
- 2 tbs golden Lakanto sweetener
- 1 tbs chipotle powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
for the dip
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp paprika
- black pepper
Instructions
- Soak about 16 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes and preheat the oven to 350F.
- On a large plate, combine some the sweetener, chipotle powder, and black pepper.
- Drain the skewers and poke one end through a slice of bacon. Wrap the bacon around the skewer in a tight spiral, and poke the other end of bacon through at the top.
- Lightly press the wrapped bacon into the chipotle mixture, then place it on a baking sheet lined with foil and a wire rack.
- Place the bacon skewers in the oven for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Meanwhile, make a simple sour cream dip by combining sour cream, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper.
- Transfer the cooked bacon twists to a plate, and let cool for 5 minutes. Gently remove the skewers and discard, and transfer the bacon to a serving platter.
- Serve them with the sour cream dip.
Notes
5.2g net carbs per serving (approx. 4 whole bacon twists and a quarter of the dip)
Note: You can also cook the bacon under the broiler but watch carefully as it the bacon will burn easily in places and be undercooked in others.
Serving Tip: Cut the cooked bacon twists in half before serving for easier dipping!
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size Approx. 4 bacon twistsAmount Per Serving Calories 652Total Fat 51gSaturated Fat 19gCholesterol 146mgSodium 1458mgCarbohydrates 6gNet Carbohydrates 5.2gFiber 0.8gSugar 2.3gProtein 40g
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. I cannot guarantee completely accurate data due to variations in ingredients and cooking methods. Carbohydrates from sugar alcohols are not included in net carb counts as it has been shown that they do not impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.