Best Hot Honey Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites
These hot honey bacon-wrapped pineapple bites are the perfect sweet, salty, and spicy appetizer. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a crowd-pleaser for parties, game days, or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 27-30 minutes
- Total Time: 42-45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites (about 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon (about 16 strips)
- ¼ cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: fresh chopped cilantro or chives, flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Cut pineapple into 1-inch chunks (about 24-28 pieces). Pat dry with paper towels.
- Cut bacon strips in half crosswise. If using thick-cut bacon, stretch slightly with the back of a knife.
- Wrap each pineapple chunk with a half-strip of bacon, overlapping slightly. Secure with a soaked toothpick. Place seam-side down on the wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, hot honey, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Brush each bite with the glaze, reserving about one-third for later.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Flip each bite using tongs and brush with remaining glaze. Bake for another 10-12 minutes.
- Switch oven to broil and cook for 2-3 minutes, watching closely, until bacon is dark and crispy.
- Let rest on the rack for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky salt and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Soak toothpicks in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning. Pat pineapple very dry to ensure crispy bacon. For less spice, use regular honey instead of hot honey. Can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated; add 5 minutes to initial baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 540
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
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