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4.25 from 4 votes
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Air Fryer Bacon

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by: Joanna Cismaru
03.16.21

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You’re going to love this Air Fryer Bacon! Bacon makes everything better, and the air fryer makes everything easier. Combine the two and you’ve got the best bacon you’ll ever have in 10 minutes flat!

bacon made in the air fryer on a white plate with 2 sunny side up eggs.

This recipe is a total game changer! I’ve made bacon many ways, I mean after all, it is my favorite food group – and don’t try to tell me bacon isn’t a food group, because I don’t believe you. So why is this Air Fryer Bacon better than other cooking methods? Let’s find out, you may never make bacon a different way again!

Air Fryer Bacon For The Win

  • Easy & Fast
  • Versatile & Delicious
  • Healthier Alternative
  • Minimal Cleanup – Less Mess Than Other Methods
  • Perfect Bacon Every Time

Using your air fryer to make bacon is so much easier and way less messy than making it on the stove top, microwave or oven! It’s as simple as popping it in and leaving it be!

Clean up is easy because all of the grease will drain right into the bottom reservoir, so you don’t have to worry about your bacon soaking up all that extra grease either! This recipe is fast, easy and produces perfect bacon every single time.

Ingredient Notes

a long plate with strips of bacon on it.
  • Bacon – You can use any type of bacon for this, turkey, chicken etc. Thick or thin cuts will both work, just keep in mind the thicker the bacon, the more time it will need to cook.

How To Bacon In The Air Fryer

  1. Cook Bacon: Place the bacon in the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 400°F. Set the timer for 5 to 8 minutes. If using a thin cut bacon, use 5 minutes, for thicker cut use closer to 8 minutes.
  2. Finish: Check it half way through, see if you need to re-arrange it around, so it fries evenly. After the timer goes off, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Serve immediately.
process shots showing how to make bacon in the air fryer.

FAQs & Expert Tips

FAQs

Can I Use Different Types of Bacon?

Any type of bacon can be used for this recipe. If using a thin cut bacon, use 5 minutes, for thicker cut use closer to 8 minutes. If you want your bacon more crisp and well done, give it an extra minute or so.

What Can I Add To My Bacon?

There are definitely options when it comes to bacon, I know some people like to sprinkle their bacon with a little brown sugar or maple syrup for more of a candied bacon, so feel free to do that here.

How To Serve

To keep it short and simple, bacon makes everything better. Even donuts! Whether you’re serving it up for a classic bacon and egg breakfast, using it in a salad, on a sandwich, in pasta – you name it, bacon goes in it!

Tips

  1. Make sure to not overcrowd your air fryer with bacon pieces or else they won’t cook evenly.
  2. Check the bacon half way through cooking to ensure you don’t need to reposition any pieces and your bacon is crisping to your liking.
  3. Depending on the cut of your bacon, you may need to adjust the cooking time. Thinner bacon will need less time, whereas thicker bacon will need to cook more.
  4. Make sure to transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined dish after cooking. This will ensure to soak up any excess grease left on the bacon.
  5. If you are doing more than one batch of bacon, be sure and empty the grease from the lower basket before starting the second batch.

Storing Leftovers

Leftover bacon will last in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can use your leftover bacon in many recipes like salad or sandwiches, so don’t throw it away!

bacon made in the air fryer on a white plate with 2 sunny side up eggs.

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bacon made in the air fryer on a white plate with 2 sunny side up eggs.

Air Fryer Bacon

4.25 from 4 votes
Prep: 2 mins
Cook: 8 mins
Total: 10 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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You're going to love this Air Fryer Bacon! Bacon makes everything better, and the air fryer makes everything easier. Combine the two and you've got the best bacon you'll ever have in 10 minutes flat!

Equipment

  • GoWISE USA Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon

Instructions

  • Cook Bacon: Place the bacon in the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 400°F. Set the timer for 5 to 8 minutes. If using a thin cut bacon, use 5 minutes, for thicker cut use closer to 8 minutes.
  • Finish: Check it half way through, see if you need to re-arrange it around, so it fries evenly. After the timer goes off, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  1. Make sure to not overcrowd your air fryer with bacon pieces or else they won’t cook evenly.
  2. Check the bacon half way through cooking to ensure you don’t need to reposition any pieces and your bacon is crisping to your liking.
  3. Depending on the cut of your bacon, you may need to adjust the cooking time. Thinner bacon will need less time, whereas thicker bacon will need to cook more.
  4. Make sure to transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined dish after cooking. This will ensure to soak up any excess grease left on the bacon.
  5. If you are doing more than one batch of bacon, be sure and empty the grease from the lower basket before starting the second batch.
  6. Leftover bacon will last in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 2slicesCalories: 183kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6g (12%)Fat: 17g (26%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Trans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 29mg (10%)Sodium: 291mg (13%)Potassium: 87mg (2%)Vitamin A: 16IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg (6%)
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:American
Keyword:air fryer bacon, bacon
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  1. Holly says

    March 18, 2021 at 5:29 pm

    This sounds like such a great idea! My only concern is the grease possibly splattering up onto the heating element during cooking. Did you have any issues with that?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      March 18, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      Nope, not at all. Maybe it’s an issue with the brand you’re using.

      Reply
      • Holly says

        March 18, 2021 at 6:35 pm

        Thanks! It was just a concern as I read the recipe…now I’m definitely going to try it!

  2. Bob Nailor says

    March 17, 2021 at 7:55 am

    Will definitely be trying this, sounds easier than the oven – cleaner and faster, too. Now, for the sacrilege – who throws away bacon??? I’ve yet to ever have leftover bacon!!!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      March 17, 2021 at 10:24 am

      Same here, there’s always my husband around or a dog around to finish up leftover bacon. LOL

      Reply
  3. deborah P stuart says

    March 17, 2021 at 7:52 am

    Looks good. But I notice you aren’t pre-heating the air-fryer. Seems like I read pre-heat in all the receipes….but happy not to. So just checking.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      March 17, 2021 at 10:24 am

      I used to think that, but then I read the manual of my air fryer, and no preheating is required. I believe the time actually includes whatever preheating is needed.

      Reply

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