Description
Sizzling Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites bring sweet and savory Hawaiian-inspired flavors to your appetizer spread. Crispy bacon hugs juicy pineapple chunks, creating an irresistible party starter you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks (or 1 can pineapple chunks, well-drained)
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half
Seasoning:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)
Serving Tool:
- Toothpicks (soaked in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning)
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to a sizzling 400F (200C), positioning a wire rack atop a foil-lined baking sheet for optimal heat circulation and easy cleanup.
- Slice the bacon strips precisely in half, creating shorter, more manageable pieces perfect for wrapping around pineapple chunks.
- Cut fresh pineapple into uniform, bite-sized cubes that will nestle comfortably within the bacon’s crispy embrace.
- Season the pineapple cubes with a delicate sprinkle of brown sugar and a whisper of black pepper, enhancing their natural sweetness and adding a subtle depth of flavor.
- Carefully wrap each pineapple morsel with a half-slice of bacon, ensuring the bacon overlaps slightly to secure the fruity treasure within.
- Secure each bacon-wrapped bundle with a toothpick, piercing through the overlapping bacon to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Arrange the prepared bites on the wire rack, leaving space between each piece to allow hot air to circulate and create an even, crispy exterior.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through to guarantee uniform browning and crispiness.
- Remove from the oven when the bacon turns golden brown and appears deliciously crisp, with the pineapple caramelized and glistening.
- Let the bites rest for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly, then transfer to a serving platter, removing toothpicks before presenting these irresistible appetizers.
Notes
- Slice bacon into thirds to ensure perfect wrapping around pineapple chunks, preventing excess fat and ensuring crispy coverage.
- Pat pineapple pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps bacon crisp up beautifully and prevents soggy texture.
- Secure bacon with toothpicks to maintain tight wrapping during baking, preventing unraveling and ensuring even cooking.
- Consider using low-sodium bacon for a lighter version, or turkey bacon for a healthier alternative that still delivers delicious crispy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg