Candied Bacon Aioli

Candied Bacon Aioli is the perfect dipping partner for all of your game-day party appetizers! 

This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. All comments and opinions are my own.

Crispy Chicken Strips with Candied Bacon Aioli

My husband is a huge basketball fan, so playoff season is a BIG deal in our house! Every evening the television is turned on as he follows his favorite player and the hometown team on their run for glory.

We regularly host game-day watch parties, and of course that calls for appetizers. My husband is the chef in the family, so he has a reputation of creating crave-worthy party food.

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For our most recent basketball game watch party, my husband created a gourmet twist on one of our favorite traditional arena food offerings: the chicken tender basket.

Chicken Tender Basket Essentials

Most importantly, you’ve got to start with premium chicken tenders!

Chicken Tender Basket Essential #1 — Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips

We chose Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips because they have the perfect ratio of crispy breading to juicy chicken. Plus, they’re made with 100% all natural ingredients, all white meat chicken and contain no antibiotics.

You can find Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips in the frozen foods section at your local H-E-B (you might want to grab a couple bags because they’re sure to be a hit at your playoff watch party!)

Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips are definitely tasty enough to stand on their own, but who doesn’t love a flavorful dip to go with them?

Chicken Tender Basket Essential #2 — A Delectable Dip

We’re not talking about plain old ketchup here…not even honey mustard (my usual favorite). Nope!

My husband, who lives by the motto that bacon makes everything better, created this Candied Bacon Aioli to take our chicken tender basket to the next level. It’s classic arena food, elevated!

Keep reading for ingredients and step-by-step instructions to make this sweet and savory bacon aioli that pairs perfectly with your Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips!

Bacon Aioli Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup olive oil
• 4 strips bacon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar

How to Make Bacon Aioli

A free printable copy of this recipe is available at the bottom of the post. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions and extra cooking tips or  click here to jump to printable recipe. 

To Make the Candied Bacon

Place bacon on prepared baking sheet and coat with 1/2 cup brown sugar. Bake for 20 minutes at 375°F until edges are crisp and brown.

Remove bacon from oven and allow to cool completely. Once cool, break candied bacon strips into small pieces and set aside.

To Make the Aioli

Add egg yolks to food processor with minced garlic and salt. Mix until well combined.

Slowly add oil to food processor, pulsing as you go, until your mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).

Stir half of your bacon crumbles into the aioli, then scoop into a serving dish.

Top your finished aioli with remaining candied bacon and pair with Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips.

Find All of Your Game Day Essentials at HEB

All of the items we used in this Candied Bacon Aioli recipe are available at your local H-E-B store, as are Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips (look for them in the frozen foods section). We love shopping at H-E-B because it is a one-stop shop for all of your basketball game watch party needs.

Click here to locate your nearest H-E-B store — you can also see current coupons and specials, explore products, and shop with curbside delivery.

Grab a Free Printable Copy of this Candied Bacon Aioli Recipe:

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Candied Bacon Aioli

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Candied Bacon Aioli is the perfect dipping partner for all of your game-day party appetizers!

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dip, sauce

Servings: 10

Calories: 122 kcal

Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

Aioli Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup olive oil

Candied Bacon Ingredients

• 4 strips bacon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar

Instructions

To Make the Candied Bacon

1. Place bacon on prepared baking sheet and coat with 1/2 cup brown sugar. Bake for 20 minutes at 375°F until edges are crisp and brown.
2. Remove bacon from oven and allow to cool completely. Once cool, break candied bacon strips into small pieces and set aside.

To Make Candied Bacon Aioli

1. Mix egg yolks with minced garlic and salt in food processor until well combined.

2. Slowly add oil to food processor, pulsing as you go, until your mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).

3. Stir half of your bacon crumbles into the aioli. Scoop aioli into a serving dish.

4. Top your finished aioli with remaining candied bacon. Pairs perfectly with Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips!

Recipe Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition Facts

Candied Bacon Aioli

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 83mg 28%

Sodium 181mg 8%

Potassium 43mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 2.1%

Vitamin C 0.3%

Calcium 2%

Iron 1.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Last updated on May 22nd, 2018 at 12:12 pm