Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots are a must make appetizer for any celebration. You should make a triple batch of these SWEET & SPICY BACON WRAPPED TATER TOTS because they're always gone in seconds! Spices and and a little sweetness make this easy bacon wrapped appetizer a favorite for the holidays and tailgating. Tater Tots have never been better. SO ADDICTING!

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Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots are my favorite kid-friendly finger food! While baking, the brown sugar creates a perfect stickiness, balanced by spicy cayenne pepper, crispy bacon, and tender tater tots—what’s not to love?

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time22

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

24 frozen tater tots room temperature
6 slices bacon
¼ cup dark brown sugar packed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
¼ cup dark brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sprinkle the brown sugar/cayenne pepper mix on top of the bacon and rub the mixture into the bacon.
6 slices bacon
Cut each slice of bacon into 4 equal pieces.
Wrap the bacon around the tater tot and secure with a toothpick.
24 frozen tater tots
Place the tater tot seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Repeat the process with all the tater tots.
Bake the tater tots at 400°F for 20-25 minutes and flip halfway through cooking.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Notes

Use thin cut bacon strips. Thick cut bacon takes longer to bake.
Don't cook the bacon before wrapping. Wrap raw strip around the tot and bake together.
Soaking toothpicks in water helps prevent them from burning.
Use a wire rack while baking. Extra grease from bacon will collect in the baking sheet and tots will be crispy.
Always use frozen tots.

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