Perfectly crispy bacon in half the time – learn how to make air fryer bacon!
Awhile ago I got an air fryer and I’ve been in love ever since. So many things can be “fried” in a much quicker time. It’s ideal for smaller meals, things you want to make crispy, leftovers, and more.
Air Fryer Bacon
Typically I make bacon in the oven. It’s easy, mess free and can be done while I’m preparing other parts of a meal. But then I realized that I could make it my air fryer and in less time. I’m sold! To make bacon in the air fryer you only need a few things:
- bacon
- air fryer
- aluminum foil — I suggest using this for in between the basket and the base to have easier clean up but it’s not mandatory
- cooking spray
If you’re not sure how an air fryer works, it moves air at a quick speed around whatever it’s cooking. Because of this, it’s important not to crowd the basket. You won’t be able to do a whole package of bacon at once. Using the air fyer is best when you need small amounts of bacon – like for toppings, in a breakfast casserole, etc.
Simply spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and line a single layer of bacon. It can be overlapping a little bit, but not crowding. Then slide the basket in, set the time and temperature and call it good.
Bacon in the Air Fryer
This bacon turned out perfectly crispy but you can make it to whatever texture you prefer. Bacon crispiness is a big debate, I know!
Other Air Fryer Recipes
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Air Fryer Bacon Recipe
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Air Fryer Bacon
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
Instructions
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and line bacon in single layer.
- Close drawer and set time to 10 minutes at 400 degrees.
- Half way through the time, pull out basket and shake or separate bacon.
- Return basket and make sure it continues cooking.
- After 10 minutes, pull out and lay bacon on paper towel.
- If you prefer crispier bacon, add another minute or two until desired crispness.
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