If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to cook bacon, air frying is the way to go! Air fried bacon produces a crispier texture that is perfect for breakfast or brunch.
This air fried bacon goes perfectly with our Air Fried Frozen Waffles also!
You can use this quick cooking method to prepare your bacon for our Bacon Egg & Cheddar Breakfast Flautas or Blackened Shrimp & Grits also!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Making bacon at home doesn't have to be a greasy, unhealthy mess. With an air fryer, you can cook up some crispy air fried bacon in no time. Plus, the process is much cleaner than traditional frying. Clean up is a snap!
Plus, it's a lot healthier than traditional frying methods, since automatically drains away excess fat. You will be amazed at how perfect the air fried bacon turns out!
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Ingredients
You can use regular cured bacon, uncured bacon, and even Turkey bacon! If the air fryer basket is small, you may need to cut the bacon strips in half so they can comfortably fit.
Place 4 to 5 slices of bacon in the air fryer basket. The amount will depend on the size of your air fryer and how much space there is.
Make sure to only make a single layer on the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Package of Bacon - Pork or Turkey bacon. Instructions for air fried Pork bacon and air fryer turkey bacon are included here.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make
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Air Fryer Cooking Time and Temperature
Set the temperature to 350 F for regular Pork or thick cut Pork bacon. Cook 7 minutes for regular and 9 minutes for thick cut bacon.
For Turkey bacon, Cook at 300 F as it is much leaner. Cook 7 minutes for regular thickness Turkey bacon and 9 minutes for thick cut Turkey bacon.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Drain And Cool
Set the cooked bacon on a few paper towels to drain off any excess fat.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Variations
Serving Suggestions
Serve crispy bacon with the Banana Sheet Pancakes or Pumpkin Pecan Waffles with some Tropical Fruit Salad or Cinnamon Stewed Pears for a fabulous breakfast! Kick it up a notch and make Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus! You can have an impressive Holiday brunch ready in about 30 minutes.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Substitutions
You can substitute Turkey Bacon for regular bacon. Since turkey bacon is much leaner, it will not take as much time to cook.
To Make Air Fryer Turkey Bacon
Lay the turkey bacon in the air fryer basket. You may need to cut it to fit. Set the heat to 300 F instead of 350 F. Cook for 5 minutes only, checking to make sure it does not over brown.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Stone bakeware takes longer to heat up than metal pans, and also retain heat for longer, which could make the recipe more watery, or burnt on the outsides. An Air Fryer that is great for most family sizes is:
Storage
Store any leftover bacon in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Tips for Success
- Cook up a whole pack of bacon and save for meal preps, salads, or top casseroles and sandwiches with it!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, store the bacon in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. This is a great way to have bacon ready for sandwiches or for salad topping.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fried Bacon
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz Package of thick cut bacon pork or turkey bacon
- ½ teaspoon Pepper to taste optional
Instructions
- Place 4 to 5 slice of bacon in the air fryer basket. If your basket is larger you can cook more than 4 to 5 slices. Make sure to space the bacon so it is a single layer.12 oz Package of thick cut bacon
- Turn the temperature to 350° F and cook for 7 minutes for regular cut bacon. For thick cut bacon cook for 9 minutes.
- After the bacon is done cooking, carefully transfer to paper towels to absorb any excess oils.
- Serve immediately.
For Air Fryer Turkey Bacon
- If cooking Turkey Bacon, cook at 300° F, as Turkey Bacon is leaner and dries out to quickly. Cook for the same 7 minutes for regular thickness, 9 minutes for thick cut. Transfer to a plate when cooking is complete. Turkey bacon is so lean there is little fat to absorb. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cutting the long bacon pieces in half lets them fit easier in smaller air fryer baskets.
- Store leftover pieces of bacon in a glass container in the fridge.
Nutrition
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