crispy deep fried bacon

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 pound thick sliced bacon, cut in half
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• whisk together the eggs and milk in a bowl until smooth. separate the bacon strips, and soak in the milk mixture for 30 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). heat oil in deep skillet to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. remove the bacon from the egg mixture, and toss with the flour to coat. line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• fry the bacon strips 3 to 5 slices at a time until golden brown, about 4 minutes. drain on a paper towel-lined plate. once all of the bacon has cooked, place the prepared baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven until crispy, about 7 minutes.