Air Fryer Bacon
Air fryer bacon — what a concept. That is, I used to think that learning to make bacon in the microwave or regular oven was a big step forward. Then I discovered the magic of cooking bacon in the air fryer.
Bacon in the Air Fryer
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Seriously, once you try making bacon in the air fryer, you won’t want to go back to microwaving or frying it in a pan. The air fryer cooks bacon to crispy perfection while keeping the mess to a minimum. It’s a game changer for breakfast or any dish that could use a little bacon goodness!
In this recipe, you’re cooking up a pound of bacon. That’s enough to feed a family at breakfast or to have plenty left over for other recipes. You can incorporate it into various dishes that all highlight the deliciousness of bacon, like Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon. Here are some other ideas, too:
Open Faced Omelet with Spinach Avocado and Bacon
Loaded Baked Avocado With Eggs
Broccoli Breakfast Casserole with Bacon and Cheese
You might even find that your air fryer has a bacon setting. If it doesn’t, no worries! You can easily use a meat setting or follow the time and temperature we suggest here.
The best part? Cooking bacon in the air fryer frees up space on the stove, which is especially handy if you’re making eggs or another dish for breakfast, such as a delightful farmers omelette in a Blackstone griddle.. It’s a convenient way to prepare a full meal without crowding your cooking area!
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
Start by preheating your air fryer to 400 F for about 3 minutes. While it’s heating up, arrange the bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Note that you may need to cook the bacon in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Once the air fryer is ready, place the basket inside and cook the bacon for 8 to 10 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, use tongs to flip the bacon slices to ensure even cooking on both sides.
When the bacon is cooked to your liking or has reached your desired level of crispiness, carefully transfer it onto a paper towel-lined plate using tongs. This helps absorb any excess grease. Allow the bacon to cool for a minute or two before serving to prevent burns. Enjoy your perfectly cooked bacon!
Notes
Of course, the cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the bacon and personal preference for crispiness. Adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Bacon is the ultimate low carb snack. Each serving of air fryer bacon has only a single gram of carbohydrates. So if you’re eating low carb, enjoy it.
Remember to clean the air fryer basket thoroughly after cooking bacon to remove any grease residue. The last thing you want to be dealing with, when you should be enjoying your bacon, is a grease fire if you use it again without cleaning. Dawn dishwashing liquid does a great job breaking down bacon and other kinds of grease.
Air Fryer Bacon
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 F for about 3 minutes.
- While the air fryer is preheating, arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the air fryer basket.
- Place the basket into the air fryer and cook the bacon for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Halfway through cooking, you'll want to turn the bacon over. Using tongs, flip the bacon slices to ensure even cooking on both sides.
- Once cooked or has reached your desired level of crispiness., use tongs to carefully transfer the bacon onto a paper towel lined plate to absorb any excess grease.
- Allow the bacon to cool for a minute or two before serving to avoid any burns.