How to Cook Bacon in the Air Fryer

Picture bacon sizzling like a crunchy autumn leaf, yet keeping a soft middle, all wrapped up in a bright red color and packed with yummy, low-fat delight. Air fryer bacon delivers this delicious treat straight to your plate, giving you all the bacon’s mouthwatering taste without the messy, greasy splashes from pan frying. You’ve gotta try it to believe it!

Why cook bacon in an air fryer?

• No preparation or smoke (if it smokes, try putting a bit of water in the tray next time)
• You don’t have to deal with popping grease
• It’s very easy to gather grease for future use
• No need to drain the bacon or use paper towels

Directions

1. Get your bacon
2. Cook it for 8-10 minutes at 360°F-400°F (adjust it a bit depending on thickness and how crispy you want it).
3. Try this in a BLT or bacon, avocado, and basil pasta salad!

Tips

• Do not leave the air fryer unattended. Bacon gets burned incredibly fast in an air fryer.
• Depending on the amount of bacon in the basket and its size, toss and shake so every piece gets a chance to cook.

Candied bacon

Follow the same process, but sprinkle 1 TSP of brown sugar on each slice.

Clean-up afterwards

1. Put the grease away in the fridge. Pro tip: try making popcorn with it!
2. Wipe the air fryer basked and rinse it with hot water. Scrub off bits of bacon if there are any left.
3. Use a towel to dry the basket.

Make Ahead

You can make this even esaier on you by preparing a bit ahead:

1. Take a whole pack of bacon and cook it 3/4 of the way in the oven.
2. Let it cool.
3. Refrigerate it.
4. When you need it, take a piece out and put it into the air fryer.

Done in a minute, and no mess.

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