Bacon In Air Fryer – make perfectly crispy bacon in minutes in the air fryer. Clean up is a breeze and it comes out perfect every time!
Everyone loves bacon, but sometimes it can be a pain to cook. When I was growing up we always cooked bacon in a skillet. So you have grease that splatters and you have to keep an eye on it to flip it, so it doesn’t burn.
Once I got my air fryer, cooking bacon was one of the first things I tried. And I have not looked back since! It is so easy, you don’t have to watch it, just let it too and it is super crispy and perfect.
You can obviously just enjoy the bacon as is with eggs or Banana Pancakes for breakfast. Of it is great to top a Spicy Bacon Cheeseburger or put in a Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap.
How Long To Cook Bacon In Air Fryer
This really will depend a little bit on the type of bacon that you use. Different brands definitely vary in thickness, so you will have to test the first time and then know for your favorite bacon. But here is an easy guide that will get you started!
- Traditional Bacon (think Hormel or other popular brands) – crispy bacon will take 10-11 minutes. If you like your bacon a little on the softer side that will take 8-9 minutes.
- Thick Cut Bacon – crispy bacon will take 12-13 minutes, and softer bacon will take 10-11 minutes.
I like to cook both types of bacon at 370º F.
How To Cook Bacon In Air Fryer
- Arrange the slices of bacon in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You can use full slices or cut them in half. Whatever works to get the most slices arranged.
- Turn on the air fryer to 370º F and cook according to the guide above.
- Use a tongs to remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
How To Avoid Air Fryer From Smoking
The key is to get ride of the grease between cooking batches of bacon. Once you remove the cooked bacon, you will see there is a fair amount of grease under the basket. Pour this into a heat-safe bowl to discard or save for later.
Absolutely! It works great. The time and temperature will be the same as traditional bacon.
Nope! The bacon has enough fat that renders quickly as it cooks. So no extra oil is needed at all.
Nope! Just like when you are cooking bacon on the stovetop, if you follow the package directions it says to add bacon to a cold pan. I like to do the same with the air fryer.
To make this recipe I used a Cosori 5.8 Qt Air Fryer. It is big enough that you can fit plenty of food in, and the basket comes out so you can easily shake, stir, or flip whatever you are making.
More Ways To Use Air Fryer Bacon
- Turkey Club Sandwich
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
- Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
- Chicken Bacon Avocado Quesadilla
- Avocado Grilled Cheese
- Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
- BBQ Chicken Wrap
- Smoked Deviled Eggs
Air Fryer Bacon
Bacon In Air Fryer - make perfectly crispy bacon in minutes in the air fryer. Clean up is a breeze and it comes out perfect every time!
Ingredients
- 4-5 slices of bacon
Instructions
- Arrange the slices of bacon in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You can use full slices or cut them in half. Whatever works to get the most slices arranged.
- Turn on the air fryer to 370º F and cook according to the guide below for desired crispiness
- Use a tongs to remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 54Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 11mgSodium 194mgCarbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 4g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Beth says
Air fried bacon is the best way you can ever make it. It gets as crispy as it does on the stove, and it’s so much less messy.
Juliane says
This is the best way to cook bacon for me! I like the crisp, especially!
katerina @ diethood.com says
This is such a genius idea! I am so excited to give it a try!! I love me some bacon!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
This is the perfect way to make bacon! Thanks for sharing!
erik says
So crispy, I can’t wait to use this in some BLT’s!
Sandra McCollum says
So crispy! My kids will surely love this!