Air Fryer Bacon

Crispy bacon being removed from an air fryer with tongs.

Making bacon has never been easier! This crispy air fryer bacon recipe is so easy and fast! And with a lot less mess.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Servings: slices

Calories: 189kcal

Author: Madison Wetherill

Equipment

Air Fryer
Instant Pot Tongs
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.

Notes

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.

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