Delish Maple Bacon Donut Sticks
Golden-fried donut sticks dipped in a rich maple glaze and showered with crisp bacon crumbles—sweet, salty, and completely irresistible for breakfast or dessert.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough 16.3 oz tube
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour for dusting
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons milk plus more to thin if needed
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoons fine salt
- 0.25 cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until very crisp. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and crumble once cooled.
- Pour vegetable oil into a heavy pot to a depth of about 2 inches and heat to 350°F, monitoring with a thermometer.
- Open the biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. On a lightly floured surface, cut each biscuit in half to form 2 strips, then gently stretch each into a 5-inch stick.
- Fry donut sticks in batches, 1 to 2 minutes per side, until deep golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack set over a sheet pan to drain.
- Make the maple glaze: In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth and pourable. Add a splash more milk if needed.
- Dip warm donut sticks into the glaze, letting excess drip off. Sprinkle immediately with crumbled bacon and pecans if using.
- Let the glaze set for a few minutes and serve warm.
Notes
For best texture, serve within a few hours of frying. To re-crisp, warm in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes. Use real maple syrup for the richest glaze flavor.