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    Air Fryer Turkey Bacon

    Published: Oct 27, 2020 · Modified: Apr 13, 2023 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Air fryer turkey bacon can be cooked in minutes. Perfectly crispy and great for a busy morning. This is the easiest method I have found for cooking the best turkey bacon. 

    We love making bacon in the air fryer like these bacon wrapped little smokies, bacon wrapped asparagus and bacon wrapped water chestnuts. 

    Cooked turkey bacon.

    Why this recipe works

    • Seriously easy and little clean up. Simply add bacon to air fryer and cook for delicious, crispy bacon.
    • Air fried turkey bacon can be made in less than 10 minutes and doesn’t require preheating an oven or messy stove top grease. 
    • Even cooking. 
    • Turkey bacon in the air fryer is great for a fast breakfast, snack or on sandwiches and salads. This will be your new favorite way to cook turkey bacon. 

    How to make air fryer turkey bacon

    Scroll to bottom for full, printable recipe and video.

    1. Place turkey bacon in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If the pieces are too long, cut them in half. My 5.8 quart basket can fit about 6 full slices. 
    2. Cook for 5 minutes at 390 degrees F and then flip and cook another 3-5 minutes depending on desired crispiness. 
    3. Carefully remove the turkey bacon using tongs to help prevent scratching. Serve or save for meal prep.

    Turkey bacon in package

    Recipe tips

    • Check on the bacon at 5 minutes. I like to flip mine but it’s not necessary. Each air fryer cooks a little different so add time as needed. Total 8-10 minutes I find works the best. 
    • Make sure to place turkey bacon in a single layer for even cooking. Depending on air fryer size, you might need to cut the bacon strips in half before cooking. 
    • Once it’s cooked, I like to place the slices on a paper towel lined plate to help drain off any additional grease. Turkey bacon doesn’t seem to have as much grease as pork.  

    How to clean grease from the air fryer

    There are a few different ways to help with keeping the bottom of the air fryer basket clean. 

    • Place a piece of parchment paper on the bottom of the basket. You can just throw it away once finished cooking.
    • I haven’t tried this method but some people like putting a piece of bread on the bottom to soak up any grease. 
    • Wash with dish soap and water. This is the way I typically clean my air fryer basket. I let the grease cool off and then wipe out the bottom with a paper towel. After that I wash in the sink and let dry. 
    • Most air fryer baskets can also be put in the dishwasher for super easy clean-up.

    Is turkey bacon healthy?

    Turkey bacon is made of dark and light meat that is seasoned like bacon. While it has fewer calories and fat than pork it’s still bacon and high in sodium and saturated fat. 

    Cooked bacon in air fryer

    What air fryer should I use?

    There are several different air fryers to choose from on the market. I really love my Cosori 5.8 quart and you can read my full review about this model. Here are a few others I recommend:

    • OMORC XL – Digital touch screen, 5.8 quart basket. 
    • Ninja Max XL Air Fryer– 5.5 quart basket that cooks, crisps, roasts, and dehydrates. 
    • Instant Vortex – This model is made by Instant Pot. 6 quart basket that has great reviews. 

    More easy air fryer recipes

    • Air fryer hash browns – Cook up frozen hash browns quick and easy. 
    • Air fryer hard boiled eggs – It’s easy to make delicious hard boiled eggs in the air fryer. 
    • Air fryer sausage – A simple method to cook your favorite sausage. 
    • Air fryer cinnamon toast – The best cinnamon toast.

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    Make this air fryer recipe? Feel free to leave a comment and star rating below. 

    Bacon on paper towel
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    Air Fryer Turkey Bacon

    Air fryer turkey bacon is quick and easy to make.
    Prep Time2 minutes mins
    Cook Time8 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Turkey bacon
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 252kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 package turkey bacon

    Instructions

    • Add turkey bacon slices to air fryer basket in a single layer. If they are too long, cut the pieces in half.
    • Cook at 390 degrees F for 5 minutes. Check the bacon and flip the slices over. Cook for another 3-5 minutes depending on how crisp you prefer your bacon.
    • Remove turkey bacon from air fryer and serve warm.
    • Cook remaining bacon slices.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1508mg | Potassium: 261mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Pam

      November 14, 2021 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      Best cooking times and temp for me. I like it crispy 🙂 tyvm Have used this recipe many times over so it is tried and true !!!!

      Reply
    2. katrina m kroeplin

      November 03, 2020 at 10:16 pm

      i love cooking with my air fryer it’s the best.

      Reply
    3. Kita Bryant

      November 01, 2020 at 6:09 am

      5 stars
      This makes breakfast so much easier. I love using my air fryer for all the bacons.

      Reply
    4. Beth

      October 30, 2020 at 11:04 pm

      5 stars
      My son has an air fryer on his wishlist. I just added one to mine too. They seem so versatile and easy to use.

      Reply
      • Jennifer Hooks

        January 11, 2023 at 12:37 pm

        I was upgraded to the one with the french doors for Christmas and LOVE it!

        Reply
    5. Betsyyy

      October 30, 2020 at 5:02 am

      I just had my air fryer last month and cant wait to do that turkey bacon! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Catalina

      October 29, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Love that it’s made in the Air Fryer! I am so curious to try this turkey bacon!

      Reply
    7. Lynndee

      October 29, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      Those look good! An air fryer is on my wish list this year. And I do hope Santa would grant my wish. 🙂

      Reply
    8. Jennifer

      October 29, 2020 at 11:46 am

      I was just saying to my husband the other day, it would be tasty to make bacon wrapped something. Thanks for the ideas!

      Reply
    9. Nikki Wayne

      October 29, 2020 at 7:37 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing the recipe ,this sounds perfect for breakfast.

      Reply
    10. Gervin Khan

      October 29, 2020 at 7:34 am

      5 stars
      Wow, that turkey bacon looks really good and tasty. To be honest, it makes me hungry upon seeing this bacon.

      Reply
    11. Brandy Ellen Writes

      October 29, 2020 at 3:33 am

      I’ve heard great things about air fryer turkey bacon. I don’t have an air fryer right now, but going to share this with my friend who just got one.

      Reply
    12. Melissa

      October 28, 2020 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      I love to cook in my air fryer! I have never tried bacon but I am going to!

      Reply
    13. Amber Myers

      October 28, 2020 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      Oo I do love bacon. Granted, I do not have an air fryer yet. I need to get one and try this out!

      Reply
    14. Ben

      October 28, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      See, this is why I need to get an air fryer. I’m missing out on all the good stuff! I love turkey bacon.

      Reply
    15. Pam Wattenbarger

      October 28, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      We love, love, love to make bacon in the air fryer. No mess, no grease splattering around the kitchen. I’m so happy to have discovered I can cook bacon this way!

      Reply

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