Low Carb Avocado Bacon Bites
Servings: 6
Ingredients
3 medium ripe-but-firm avocados
18 thick-cut bacon slices, halved crosswise
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, then set a wire rack on top if you have one. This helps the bacon crisp evenly and keeps the bites from sitting in excess fat.
Cut each avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Carefully peel off the skins. Slice each half into 3 wedges, giving you 6 wedges per avocado and 18 wedges total. Choose avocados that are ripe but still a bit firm so they hold their shape during baking.
In a small bowl, stir together the smoked paprika and kosher salt. This simple blend seasons both the avocado and the bacon without adding extra ingredients.
Lay the halved bacon slices out on a cutting board. Lightly sprinkle both sides of the bacon with the paprika-salt mixture, using your fingers to distribute it evenly. You should still have a little seasoning left in the bowl for the avocado.
Gently sprinkle the remaining paprika-salt mixture over the avocado wedges. Seasoning the avocado itself ensures each bite is flavorful all the way through, not just on the surface.
Wrap each avocado wedge with one piece of seasoned bacon, starting at one end of the wedge and spiraling around so most of the green is covered but the ends may peek out. Place each wrapped wedge seam side down on the prepared rack or baking sheet. If any pieces feel loose, you can tuck the bacon end underneath or secure with a toothpick.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until the bacon is browned and crisp around the edges and the exposed avocado tips look just slightly blistered but still bright green. Ovens vary, so start checking around 16 minutes to avoid overcooking the avocado.
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the avocado bacon bites rest for about 5 minutes. This short rest lets the bacon firm up so it’s easier to pick up and keeps the avocado from being too soft.
Transfer the bites to a serving platter, arranging them in a single layer so the charred, crispy edges are visible. Serve warm with toothpicks, and enjoy the contrast between the smoky, crunchy bacon and the soft, buttery avocado centers.
