Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Coat each slice of bacon thoroughly in the mixture.

Arrange the coated bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes.

Carefully flip each slice of bacon after 15 minutes and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack or fresh parchment paper to drain excess fat.

Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with chopped parsley or chives if desired before serving.