Air Fryer Bacon (Easy Recipe!)

Air Fryer Bacon is an Easy Recipe for cooking bacon using an air fryer.

Bacon made in an air fryer is crunchy and flavorful just like the stove top version.

What is air fried bacon?

Air fryer bacon is simply bacon that is cooked in an air fryer rather than on a stovetop.

I like how convenient it is to make bacon in an air fryer too!

Have you tried my recipe for Easy Air Fryer Poached Eggs ?

Making poached eggs in an air fryer is quite simple to do. Both that recipe for poached eggs and this recipe for bacon are nice breakfast ideas that can be made in an air fryer.

There are air fryer racks specifically made for air frying bacon which can make this recipe even easier. You can find a selection of air fryer racks here.

Why we love bacon cooked in an air fryer.

Using an air fryer keeps your oven and stove free.
This is especially nice when you are making other recipes, such as eggs or pancakes, that will be served with the bacon.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Air frying bacon takes about 10 minutes to do.
• You can make this bacon about anywhere that you can plug in an air fryer.
• Making bacon in an air fryer allows you to easily make just one slice or 10 slices of bacon.
• Clean up is relatively simple (for bacon..) when you use an air fryer.
• Bacon is a popular item to serve for breakfast or brunch.
• Leftovers can be used to top a salad, make a sandwich with, are enjoy as is for a snack.

Ingredients needed to make crispy bacon .

• Bacon. Your favorite sliced bacon.
• Seasonings. Optional seasonings for bacon such as hickory seasoning or maple seasoning.

Tips for making the best bacon using an air fryer.

Thinly sliced bacon works best but, you can use thicker bacon if needed. Thicker bacon will need more frying time.

More helpful tips for you

1. When placing the bacon into your basket, do so in a single layer. It is okay for the bacon touch each other but, you should avoid overcrowding the basket.
2. Cooking times will vary depending on your fryer, the bacon, and how you want your bacon to turn out (crispy?).
3. Keep an eye on your bacon especially towards the end of cooking time.
4. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to make this recipe in batches.
5. If you do make your bacon in batches, carefully drain the fat if needed as it can get smokie.
6. When removing the bacon from the basket, do so carefully as it will be hot.

How to cook Bacon in an Air Fryer

Prep Time: 5 minutes.
Air Fry Time: 10 minutes (per batch) .
Servings: 10 slices, depending on your air fryer .

1. Place the bacon in your basket in a single layer, leaving room for the air to circulate.
2. Regular cut bacon. For less crunchy and more soft bacon, air fry for 7 minutes at 350°F. If you want your bacon to be crisp fry for 8-9 minutes at 350°F.
3. Thick- Cut Bacon. Less crisp bacon 350°F for 9-10 minutes and for crispy bacon air fry at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
4. Flipping the bacon halfway through is optional but, can help the bacon cook more evenly.
5. While the bacon is frying, prepare a plate or similar item with a small stack of clean paper towels to use as a cooling area for the warm bacon.
6. When the bacon is done air frying, carefully remove the bacon from the basket and transfer it to your paper towels. You can use a clean paper towel to to blot off any excess grease from the bacon.

Expert Tip👉 Should you line the air fryer with parchment paper? Some folks do line the bottom of the air fryer for an easier clean up. Lining the fryer with parchment paper can affect the ability of your bacon to get crisp however.

How to store bacon.

Once the bacon has fully cooled, it should be stored in an airtight container or zip top style bag. When properly stored and refrigerated, it should keep for about five days.

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Air Fryer Bacon, an easy recipe for cooking air fried bacon for breakfast, brunch, or any time, in about 10 minutes.

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