Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings

On September 02, 2020 (Updated October 25, 2023)

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These Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings are everything you could ever want and more from a side dish. If you’re a fan of onion rings, DO NOT pass this recipe up! It’s a little ring of pure, unadulterated goodness (wrapped in bacon!).

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings

These bacon wrapped onion rings need no introduction. They’re the hit of the party and you won’t be able to stop at just one. These guys are cooked in the smoker, so you don’t have to stress over hot oil and a greasy mess.

Before you begin making these delicious morsels, you’ll need to pick up a few things from the grocery. All you need for these onion rings are onions, bacon, and my Best Sweet Rub. You can make this sweet rub at home, or purchase some pre-made and delivered to your door from Patio Provisions.

That’s it! Three ingredients and some good smoking are all that stand between you and these bacon wrapped onion rings.

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings

The process for making bacon wrapped onion rings is extremely simple. And since you’re not dealing with batter or oil, you’ll save some serious time and effort.

Cut. Slice your rings into good, thick slices. Aim for all your slices to be around 3/4″. Keep two rings together as seen in the picture above. This allows for sturdier onions when they hit the grill.
Wrap. Wrap the entire onion with a slice of bacon, tucking the ends in or using toothpicks to secure. Use as much bacon as you need to fully cover the onion.
Season. After you have your onion rings lovingly wrapped in bacon, season them on all sides with Sweet Rub.
Smoke. With your smoker preheated to 275 degrees F, place the wrapped onion rings directly on the grill grates and cook for 75-90 minutes, depending on how crisp you want your bacon. Remove when the bacon is fully cooked to your preference.
Eat! Allow the bacon wrapped onion rings to cool slightly before serving. These guys are great enjoyed alongside a Smoked Hamburger, on a burger or sandwich, or chopped up in anything you desire.

Tips for Making Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings

Check out these handy tips for making these onion rings before scrolling below for the full printable recipe. Trust me when I say these tips will help you get the best cooked onion rings around.

Wrap carefully. Make sure to tuck the bacon nice and tight so it doesn’t come unraveled when it goes on the smoker. You can also use toothpicks, but you’ll need to keep track of how many are in each onion ring so you can remove them before serving.
Choose your doneness. If you like softer bacon, start checking for doneness after the onion rings have been in the smoker for around 75 minutes. For bacon that is fully rendered with a slight crisp, cook for 90 minutes. If you want those rings extremely crispy, crank the heat to 400 degrees F for the last few minutes to give them that good, hard crunch.
Use regular bacon. You don’t need to get fancy with the bacon you use for these onion rings. Regular thickness works great. If you want crispy bacon in less time, go ahead and select a thinner slice of bacon.

More Bacon Wrapped BBQ

There’s truly nothing better than food wrapped in other food. Bacon wrapped BBQ is, quite possibly, the tastiest treat around. If you’re a fan of all things wrapped in bacon, check out a few of my favorite recipes below: