Making crispy Air Fryer Bacon is fast, easy and just as fantastic as frying it in a pan. And it’s air-fried, so it’s less greasy, tastes better and is better for you!
Air Fryer Bacon
Mornings are better with bacon, am I right? But you know what’s even better than that? Better-for-you bacon.
Air fryer bacon is easy to make and is oh-so-delicious. It’s less messy, less greasy and wonderfully crispy.
A lot of people think the air fryer is for dinnertime, but pulling it out for breakfast and brunch to make things like air fryer eggs and air fryer french toast is clutch. It makes clean-up a breeze, too.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’ll love this easy bacon recipe for the air fryer, for a few reasons:
- It’s just as good as regular bacon but better for you because it’s made in the air fryer.
- Quick and easy to make, but with less mess. (Say yes to getting your dishwashing time back!)
- It makes breakfast and brunch easier, freeing up the stove or oven for other delicious dishes.
- You won’t notice the difference between regular bacon and this air fryer version!
Ingredients
You only need one thing for air fryer bacon: One single pack of bacon slices.
This recipe works with thin bacon and thick-cut bacon, but cook times will vary. If this is your first time cooking bacon in your air fryer, you might want to start with a medium/standard cut of bacon, just to get to know this recipe with your device.
Depending on the size of your device, it might take you one or two runs through the air fryer to make them all. But you can always make half today and half tomorrow, so you have the freshest, crispiest bacon ever!
Substitutions
Different cuts of bacon: I recommend using a medium cut of bacon here. However, you can use thick-cut bacon or thin-cut bacon; just be sure to adjust the cooking time. A thinner cut will crisp up faster and a thick cut might take a little longer.
Different flavors of bacon: Use your favorite style of bacon! We like applewood-smoked bacon, but hickory-smoked bacon is a close second. Maplewood-smoked bacon has some lovely sweet notes as well.
Leaner bacon: If you want leaner bacon, you can use center-cut bacon. This is just regular bacon with the fatty ends cut off. You can also go for a thin-cut of bacon. If you need a Whole 30 bacon, choose one that is uncured and free of nitrates and added sugar.
Turkey bacon: Want to make this recipe with turkey bacon? I’ve got all the tips for you in my air fryer turkey bacon recipe.
Add-ons: For amazing flavor, feel free to sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper on the bacon before cooking it. You can also sprinkle on a light layer of brown sugar or maple sugar for a sweet-and-salty flavor. But be careful of the sugar burning in the air fryer.
How to Make Air Fryer Bacon
You can make this easy breakfast recipe in a few simple steps:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Arrange bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap.
- Air fry bacon at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Once bacon is crispy and golden brown, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Then serve immediately.
What to Serve with Bacon
Air fryer bacon is the best with all your favorite breakfast foods like an omelet, some boiled eggs, almond flour waffles or these two-ingredient Keto Waffles!
A simple breakfast could also be serving it alongside 2 Ingredients Biscuits. Pack in some extra protein and serve it alongside cottage cheese pancakes!
This bacon can be served for breakfast on a but you can also cut it up to put on a salad like broccoli bacon salad or a simple BLT sandwich.
FAQ
Yes! Bacon in the air fryer is so easy to make. Cook it in a preheated air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes. Arrange bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap. Air fry bacon at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking. Once bacon is crispy and golden brown, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Then serve immediately.
It depends on the size of your air fryer. Bacon needs to be arranged in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. It may mean you need to cook it in two batches or cut the strips in half to fit.
More Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer Bacon
Equipment
- Plastic Bags or Airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Arrange bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap.
- Air fry bacon at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Once bacon is crispy and golden brown, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Then serve immediately.
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