If you’ve never made bacon in the air fryer, get ready—this might just change your breakfast game forever. This recipe takes just 15 minutes from start to finish, and all you need is 1 ingredient. Yep, just bacon. No splattering, no babysitting a skillet, and cleanup is a breeze.
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Ingredients
- Bacon – I usually use regular-cut bacon here. Thick-cut works too, but you’ll need to increase the cook time by a few minutes. Try peppered bacon for extra flavor!
That’s it, just bacon! You don’t need any oil, because it renders its own fat beautifully in the air fryer.
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How To Make Bacon in Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer: Set it to 400°F (200°C) and let it heat up for about 3 minutes.
- Arrange the bacon: Place the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don’t overlap too much—cook in batches if needed.
- Cook: Air fry the bacon for 8 to 10 minutes. Flip the slices halfway through with tongs for even cooking.
- Remove and drain: Use tongs to transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up extra grease.
- Cool and serve: Let the bacon rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.
- My favorite air fryer!
Can I cook frozen bacon in the air fryer? – Yes! Separate slices and cook for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Tips
- Use regular-cut bacon for quicker results – It gets crispy faster than thick-cut.
- Cooking thick-cut bacon? – Add 2–3 extra minutes and flip halfway through.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket – Bacon needs airflow to get crispy. Cook in batches if needed.
- Flip the slices halfway through – This ensures even cooking on both sides.
- Want to add flavor? – Try sprinkling black pepper, maple syrup, or smoked paprika before cooking.
- Trying turkey bacon? – It works great too—just reduce cook time slightly.
- Batch cook and store – Great for meal prep! Reheat in the air fryer in minutes.
- Watch closely near the end – Some air fryers run hot and bacon can burn fast.
- Is cleanup a pain? Let the grease cool, then wipe out the basket or use parchment/foil to catch drips.
- Worried about smoke? Add a tablespoon of water to the bottom tray or place a slice of bread underneath to absorb grease.
- Can I use parchment paper? Yes, if it’s air fryer-safe and perforated for airflow (never use wax paper).
Freezing And Storing Instructions
- To Store. Place cooked and cooled bacon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To Freeze. Freeze cooked bacon between parchment layers in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months.
- To Reheat. Re-crisp bacon in the air fryer at 350°F for 2–3 minutes.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound of bacon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your air fryer: Set it to 400°F (200°C) and let it heat up for about 3 minutes.
- Arrange the bacon: Place the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don’t overlap too much—cook in batches if needed.
- Cook: Air fry the bacon for 8 to 10 minutes. Flip the slices halfway through with tongs for even cooking.
- Remove and drain: Use tongs to transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up extra grease.
- Cool and serve: Let the bacon rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.
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