Allrecipes is calling 2025 the year of pickle innovation, with “new twists on pickles” named a top food trend. As America’s love for briny flavors grows, creative recipes like Pickle Pizza and Pickle Margaritas are booming—but none shine brighter than Ree Drummond’s Spicy Bacon Pickle Bites.
This viral air-fryer appetizer puts a fiery spin on TikTok’s beloved bacon-wrapped pickles. Ditching cream cheese for fresh jalapeño slices, Drummond adds heat, then finishes with a sticky BBQ sauce glaze for a sweet-spicy combo. Ready in 20 minutes with just four ingredients, it’s a party staple or late-night snack.
How to Make Them
- Halve 8 bacon slices (Aldi/Trader Joe’s/Wright recommended).
- Layer a pickle chip and jalapeño (seed for milder heat) on each bacon piece.
- Wrap tightly with a toothpick, air-fry at 370°F for 6–7 mins, flip, then 360°F for 6–7 mins.
- Brush with BBQ sauce and air-fry 3–4 mins more until crispy. No air fryer? Bake at 400°F/375°F with similar steps.
Serve with ranch, extra BBQ, or Buffalo sauce for a kick. Perfect for game days or cravings, these bites prove pickles are no longer just a side—they’re the star of 2025’s snack revolution.
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