Description
An irresistible sweet-savory appetizer featuring crunchy water chestnuts wrapped in crispy bacon with a sticky glaze. These bite-sized delights are perfect for parties and always disappear fast!
Ingredients
- 2 cans (8 oz) Whole Water Chestnuts – Drain thoroughly.
- ½ cup Soy Sauce – Choose a quality brand, like Kikkoman or San-J, for the best flavour.
- 1 cup Brown Sugar – Light or dark works; dark brown sugar will give a richer taste.
- 1 lb Bacon – Look for thick-cut bacon for ultimate crispiness; brands like Hormel or Oscar Mayer are fantastic.
- Toothpicks – You’ll need these for keeping the bacon securely wrapped around the chestnuts.
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with foil and place rack on top.,Wrap: Cut bacon slices into thirds. Wrap each water chestnut with bacon piece, securing with toothpick.,Glaze: Whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and cayenne.,Coat: Dip each wrapped chestnut in glaze, letting excess drip off. Place on rack.,Bake: 25-30 mins until bacon is crisp, flipping halfway and brushing with remaining glaze.,Broil: Switch to broil for final 2 mins for extra crispiness (watch closely!).,Serve: Let cool 5 mins before serving warm.
Notes
Make Ahead: Assemble (unbaked) up to 24 hours in advance,Extra Crisp: Par-cook bacon 3 mins before wrapping,Spice Control: Omit cayenne for milder version,Shortcut: Use pre-made sweet & sour sauce instead of glaze,Storage: Best fresh (reheats in air fryer at 350°F for 3 mins)
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American-Chinese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg