These Beer-Battered Bacon Strips are smoky, salty, and fried to crunchy perfection in a light, airy beer batter that crackles with flavor.

It’s like bacon meets fair food meets bar snack legend — and yes, they taste just as good as they sound.

Serve them with spicy mustard, beer cheese dip, or maple syrup for the ultimate sweet-savory-beer combo.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 12 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornstarch (for extra crisp)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾–1 cup cold beer (lager, pale ale, or amber — nothing too hoppy)
• Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)

Beer Tip: Use a crisp, malty beer like a pale ale, amber lager, or cream ale. Avoid IPAs — bitterness fights the bacon.

Instructions

Step 1: Par-Cook the Bacon

Bake or pan-fry the bacon until just starting to crisp but still flexible — about 70–80% cooked.

Drain on paper towels and let cool. You want it firm enough to dip but not fully crisp yet.

Step 2: Heat the Oil

Heat 2–3 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C) in a heavy pot or fryer.

Step 3: Make the Beer Batter

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and cold beer.

The batter should be like pancake batter — thick enough to cling but not gloopy.

Step 4: Dip and Fry

Dip bacon strips into the batter, letting excess drip off.

Carefully lay into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry for 2–3 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy.

Drain on a paper towel-lined rack and hit with a pinch of salt while hot.

Serving Suggestions

• Dip With:
  • Spicy mustard
  • Beer cheese sauce
  • Ranch or chipotle mayo
  • Maple syrup or hot honey
• Serve As:
  • A brunch side with waffles or pancakes
  • A bar snack with beer flights
  • A wild burger topping
• Garnish With:
  • Chopped herbs
  • Crushed peanuts
  • Flaky sea salt and cracked pepper

Beer Pairing

• In the batter:
  • Pale ale
  • Vienna lager
  • Cream ale or wheat beer
• In your glass:
  • The same beer used in the batter
  • Stout or porter (hello, bacon + coffee vibes)
  • Radler or citrusy Kölsch for brightness

Final Thoughts

Beer-Battered Bacon Strips are salty, smoky, crispy, and completely out of control — in the best way possible.

They’re perfect for parties, late-night snacks, or any time bacon deserves a crunchy, golden upgrade.

Cheers to bacon in batter and beer on your plate! 🥓🍺🔥

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