
Who doesn’t love bacon and chicharon? This crunchy treat combines the two favorites! Serve it with spiced vinegar to balance the richness.

Bacon Chicharon Recipe
Combine bacon and chicharon to make the ultimate snack!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Resting Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Snacks/Merienda
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4 to 6
Ingredients
Bacon Chicharon Ingredients
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Salt to season
- 1/2 Cup cornstarch
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 12 strips bacon sliced into 3-inch lengths
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Combine brown sugar, chili powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Combine cornstarch, baking powder, and ground pepper in a bowl. Lightly dredge bacon in mixture until completely coated.
- Fry bacon until crisp and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Make sure bacon strips are completely submerged in oil but remain flat on the pan. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Serve immediately.
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