Heat your pan to a low medium heat

Lay the bacon strips flat on the pan, leaving space between them to allow for even cooking and crispy edges.

Mix the brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until well combined.

Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over each bacon strip, making sure to coat both sides as you flip.

Prepare a rack so your bacon strips have a place to rest.

While the bacon is resting, sprinkle some dry pepper flakes on both sides for an extra kick and texture.

Once the bacon is done resting, if you want them to be more flavorful, you can pop them in the dehydrator.

Enjoy them, I ate 5 pieces while making them!