Crispy Air Fryer Twisted Bacon with Beef (Print version)

Seasoned beef wrapped in twisted bacon and air fried until crisp outside and juicy inside.

# Ingredients:

For the beef twists

01 - 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85/15 preferred
02 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 8 slices regular-cut bacon or beef bacon
09 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar, optional

For serving

10 - Pickles, mustard, ranch, or barbecue sauce, optional

# Instructions:

01 - In a bowl, mix the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper just until combined.
02 - Divide the beef into 8 portions. Roll each portion into a slim rope about the length of a bacon slice. Chill for 10 minutes if the beef feels soft.
03 - Spiral one slice of bacon around each beef rope. Press the ends underneath or secure loose ends with toothpicks.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 375F for 3 minutes. Lightly coat the basket if your model tends to stick.
05 - Place the twists seam-side down in a single layer. Air fry for 18-22 minutes, turning halfway, until the bacon is crisp and the beef reaches 160F.
06 - Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and rest for 3-5 minutes. Remove toothpicks if used and serve hot with dips.

# Good to know:

01 - Cook in batches so air can circulate around each twist.
02 - Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm the beef reaches 160F.
03 - Regular-cut bacon crisps faster than thick-cut bacon.

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