Air Fried Bacon is a delicious and healthier way to cook bacon. You will be amazed at how perfect the air fried bacon turns out!
You can use this quick cooking method to prepare your bacon for our Air Fryer Turkey Burgers or Cajun Shrimp & Grits also! This air fried bacon goes perfectly with our Air Fried Frozen Waffles 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. Air Fried Bacon is the way to go if you are looking for a quick and easy clean up when cooking bacon!
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Ingredients For Air Fried Bacon
- How to Make Bacon In The Air Fryer
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
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Ingredients For Air Fried Bacon
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.
- 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 Bacon In The Air Fryer
Make sure to only make a single layer on the bottom of the air fryer basket when you cook bacon in the air fryer.
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Cook Bacon In Air Fryer
- 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.
PRO TIP: 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. - 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.
PRO TIP: Air Fryer Cooking Time and Temperature will vary slightly due to thickness of the bacon. Allow an extra minute or two for thick bacon, and the temperature may need to go up about 10 to 20 degrees F.
Drain And Cool
- Set the hot air fried bacon on a few paper towels to drain off any excess fat.
Serving Suggestions
Serve crispy bacon our Spanish Potato Tortilla and some Tropical Fruit Salad for a fabulous breakfast! You can have an impressive Holiday brunch ready in about 30 minutes.
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- Raspberry Pancakes
- Raspberry Keto Chia Pudding
- Keto BLT Wraps
- Banana Sheet Pancakes
- Cinnamon Stewed Pears
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
You can substitute Turkey Bacon for regular bacon. Since turkey bacon is much leaner, it won't take as much time to cook.
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:
- Nuwave Brio Air Fryer - Rotisserie - Grill - This 15 quart countertop Smart Oven has three slide in trays, that all can be used at the same time. You can air fry rotisserie chickens, an SO mush more!
- Nuwave Air Fryer 15 quart - This large family size basket air fryer has room to air fry enough for a large family!
- Gourmia Digital Air Fryer 6 quart - This basket style air fryer will handle four frozen waffles in the air fryer.
- Ninja Foodie Pro Air Fryer - Folds up out of the way on your counter.
- Nuwave Air Fryer 3 quart - This compact basket air fryer is perfect for singles or a small family of 2 or 3. You can air fry two frozen waffles in 4 minutes.
- Oil Sprayer - This is a perfect sprayer for spritzing a light coating of oil on vegetables, meats, and other prepared frozen foods before air frying. The tiny amount of oil ensures you get as amazing results as deep frying and roasting, with a fraction of the calories and splatter!
Storage and Reheating
Store any leftover bacon in the refrigerator for up to a week. Pop in the microwave on a plate or reheat in the air fryer.
Tips for Success
- Cook up a whole pack of bacon and save in the refrigerator or freezer 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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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.
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