Are these bacon-wrapped pickles Keto friendly?

It depends on both the sugar in the brine of the pickles and also the Nashville Hot Seasoning . Most pickles have some amount of sugar in the brine, and the Nashville Hot Seasoning used in this recipe has brown sugar. They are low-carb. You can make them keto by eliminating the sugar from the spice mix or using a different seasoning.

Can you make these bacon-wrapped pickles in the air fryer?

Yes you can! To make these in the air fryer, cook them at 425 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Make sure to check on them to make sure they don’t burn because of the sugars in the seasoning mix.

Can you use dill pickle chips instead of pickle spears?

Absolutely! We are equal-opportunity bacon-wrapped pickle snackers. You will use slightly less bacon per pickle chip, only about ⅓ a strip. The cooking time will be around the same. Check them after 45 minutes and they should be close to being done.

How spicy are Nashville Hot Bacon-Wrapped Pickles?

Neither the bacon nor the pickles themselves are spicy, only the seasoning that is used. You are in complete control of the heat level so they could range from an exciting little tinge to tantalize your taste buds to make you break out in a sweat. Season with your heart and how you like.

Nashville Hot Bacon-Wrapped Pickles

Ingredients

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12 pickle spears, patted dry
6 slices bacon, regular thickness
1/4 cup Nashville Hot Seasoning

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Instructions

Wrap the pickles. Pat the pickles dry and set them aside. Lay out the bacon and double-check the measurement by wrapping one around a pickle. It should take half of a strip of bacon, but pickles and bacon can vary. Slice the bacon in half, and proceed to wrap each pickle spear with the bacon. You may use a toothpick if needed, but if you place them seam-side down, it will help. Place them on a wire rack, which will go into the smoker.
Season the bacon-wrapped pickles. Season all sides of the bacon with the Nashville Hot Seasoning mix. This step can be done a few hours ahead of time and stored in the fridge on the wire rack with a baking sheet. Doing so will also help the bacon firm up to its new shape.
Smoke the pickles. Heat up your smoker to 300°F. Use a mild wood flavor, so it doesn’t overwhelm the taste of the pickles. Place the wire rack with the bacon-wrapped pickles in the smoker and allow them to cook for about 45 minutes before checking on them.
Make sure the bacon is crispy. Check on the bacon, it should be much darker and on its way to being crispy. Keep checking every 15 minutes until it’s cooked to your liking. They will be done in just around 60-90 minutes.
Cool off and bite. The pickles will be extremely hot inside if you dare eat them immediately. Which you will, because they are so tempting. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Notes

Make sure you do not use thick cut bacon for this recipe.

Author: Brad Prose
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Smoking
Cuisine: Appetizer