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    Air Fryer Bacon

    Published: Jan 13, 2020 · Modified: Oct 27, 2020 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Air Fryer Bacon- Can you cook bacon in an air fryer? Yes, you can make bacon in the air fryer and it’s so easy! Crispy, delicious bacon every time. 

    Air fryer bacon on a plate

    Bacon does not last long in our family. I feel like as soon as I make it, it’s gone. I love serving it with this Instant Pot French Toast Casserole and Crustless Quiche. 

    I purchased my air fryer last year and cooking bacon was one of the first things I tried. It is amazing how many things you can make in an air fryer! 

    uncooked bacon in air fryer

    How to make

    For full, printable directions, scroll down. 

    First you must decide what type of bacon you want. I used a center cut, thick slice. Feel free to use your favorite like smoked bacon, turkey bacon, or even Canadian Bacon. 

    • Begin by adding a little bit of water to the grease catcher. I find this helps reduce smoking and makes cleanup a little easier.
    • Place 6-7 pieces of bacon in the fryer basket. I try not to overlap too much to ensure the each piece cooks evenly. 
    • Cook at 390 degrees for 8-10 minutes. I prefer my bacon a little crispier so 10 minutes is perfect. Each air fryer cooks a little differently so you might want to start with 8 minutes to test. 
    • Make sure to flip the bacon half way through the cooking process (so around 4-5 minutes of cooking). 

    cooked bacon in air fryer

    Tips for Air Fryer Bacon

    • Add a little water to the grease pan to help prevent smoking. I also like to empty the grease before making the second batch.
    • I used thick, center cut bacon. If you use thinner bacon I would recommend starting with 8 minutes instead of 10.
    • Once cooked, transfer to a paper towel lined plate to soak up any extra grease. 
    • Cooked bacon can be stored in a resealable bag for up to a week. 

    Plate of bacon

    Why Cook Bacon with an Air Fryer

    Air fryers work by circulating hot air that contains tiny oil droplets. This means you don’t have to submerge the food in a pot full of oil which translates into lower fat content. 

    • Easy clean-up
    • Even cooking 

    Is it healthy?

    The great thing about cooking bacon in the air fryer is it isn’t sitting in grease. You still get the crispy without all the grease. But it’s bacon, so if you are watching fat and calories, turkey bacon might be your best option. 

    How To Cook Turkey Bacon in Air Fryer

    Turkey bacon can be made using the same directions. 390 degrees for 4-5 minutes each side depending on how crispy you like your bacon.

    Can Bacon be Reheated

    Yes! Often I will make two packages of bacon and keep some for meals during the week. You can reheat by:

    • Placing bacon on a paper towel lined plate and microwave 30-40 seconds.
    • Place on a baking sheet, cover with foil and bake at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes. 
    • Place it back in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 2-3 minutes. 

    How to prevent air fryer from smoking

    • Add approximately 1/4 cup water in the pan under the fryer basket. 
    • You can also add parchment paper to the pan under basket. 
    • Try adding a piece of bread at the bottom to soak up grease. 

    Recipes with bacon

    • Grilled Chicken Bacon Melt – Grilled chicken topped with bacon, jalapenos and cheese. 
    • Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip – A hot, creamy dip. Great for parties.
    • French Toast Bacon Casserole – A delicious breakfast casserole that feeds a crowd.
    • Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts – One of our favorite appetizers!
    • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus – An amazing side dish. 
    • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites – A sweet and salty appetizer everyone loves. 

    *** If you have made this recipe please leave a comment and star rating below. 

    Plate with cooked bacon.
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    Air Fryer Bacon

    How to cook bacon in an air fryer. 
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fryer bacon
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 25kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 12 oz package bacon I used center cut

    Instructions

    • Set temperature to 390 degrees and timer at 10 minutes. Check bacon at 5 minutes and flip over using a fork or tongs. Continue cooking for 5 minutes. 

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    Notes

    • Time might be change according to thickness of the bacon and how crispy you like yours. If you have thinner bacon or like not so crispy bacon, start with 8 minutes. 
    • Begin by adding a little bit of water to the grease catcher. I find this helps reduce smoking and makes cleanup a little easier.
    • Place 6-7 pieces of bacon in the fryer basket. I try not to overlap too much to ensure the each piece cooks evenly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 25kcal | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 11mg
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    Comments

    1. Chaz

      November 02, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      I will try this, and this page has way too many advertisements. Way too many

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    2. Jennifer

      January 10, 2019 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      This is the BEST Air Fryer bacon recipe! It came out so crispy and perfect!

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    3. michele

      January 10, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      The water tip was a game changer… so much easier to clean up!

      Reply
    4. Sarah Skaggs

      January 10, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      I love crispy air fryer bacon!!!

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    5. Rachael Yerkes

      January 10, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      This Bacon comes out perfect! So good!

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    6. Becky Hardin

      January 10, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum!!! I love Bacon!

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