How to Cook Bacon in the Air Fryer

Bacon in an air fryer sizzles like leaves crunching in fall, crispy outside and soft inside, glowing with a rich red color and packed with tasty, low-fat flavor. This kitchen tool delivers real bacon goodness straight to the plate without the messy grease of pan frying. The taste and texture will surprise anyone who tries it, making it clear why air frying bacon is a game changer. Keep reading to discover a better way to enjoy bacon’s full flavor without the hassle.

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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