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Delish Maple Bacon Donut Sticks

Delish Maple Bacon Donut Sticks

Crispy, golden donut sticks made from biscuit dough, dipped in a silky maple glaze and showered with crunchy, smoky bacon. Easy to fry, impossible to resist.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated jumbo biscuit dough 16.3 oz tube (8 biscuits)
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour for dusting
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon cooked until very crisp, crumbled
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for maple glaze
  • 0.33 cup pure maple syrup grade A or B
  • 2 tbsp milk more as needed for consistency
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp maple extract optional, boosts maple flavor
  • 0.125 tsp fine salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until very crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Set aside.
  • Pour vegetable oil into a heavy pot to at least 2 inches depth and heat to 350°F. Set a wire rack over a sheet pan or line a plate with paper towels.
  • Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit lengthwise into 2 sticks, then gently roll or stretch each to about 5 inches long.
  • Fry 3 to 4 sticks at a time until deep golden, about 60 to 90 seconds per side. Maintain oil at 350°F. Transfer to the rack to drain and cool slightly.
  • Make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, maple extract, and salt until smooth. Adjust with a splash more milk for a thinner glaze or more sugar to thicken.
  • Dip warm donut sticks into the glaze, letting excess drip back into the bowl. Place on the rack and immediately sprinkle with crumbled bacon. For extra coverage, dip a second time after the first layer sets.
  • Serve warm. Best enjoyed within a few hours of frying.

Notes

Safety first: use a deep-fry thermometer and never leave hot oil unattended. Air fryer option: brush sticks lightly with oil and air fry at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway, then glaze and top with bacon. Use real maple syrup for best flavor; maple extract is optional but intensifies the maple notes.