{"id":14743,"date":"2025-12-23T12:18:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T12:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/?p=14743"},"modified":"2025-12-23T12:18:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T12:18:06","slug":"air-fryer-bacon-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/air-fryer-bacon-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Fryer Bacon"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/span>This easy method for making Air Fryer Bacon<\/strong> is sure to become your new favorite way of preparing this popular breakfast food! Ready in around 10 minutes, you’ll get perfectly cooked crispy bacon slices each and every time.<\/p>\n

Less mess and less time, but with all of the smoky flavor. What’s not to love?<\/p>\n

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Bacon is easily one of the most popular breakfast foods <\/strong>(at least in my house!), but there is one problem: it often requires a lot of hands-on work and it can be a pretty messy.<\/p>\n

Traditionally prepared in a skillet, there is often a lot of flipping involved, and grease splattering all over the kitchen (and your skin). Between this air fryer bacon recipe and my oven-baked bacon, I’ve basically stopped preparing it the traditional way.<\/p>\n

Air fried bacon is by far the easiest and the cleanest,<\/strong> leaving just an air fryer basket to clean up. I just know you’re going to love it as much as we do!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Why You’ll Love It:<\/h2>\n
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  • Fast.<\/strong>\u00a0Compared to the skillet method or oven baked bacon, air fried bacon is FAST.<\/li>\n
  • Easy.<\/strong> No babysitting or flipping needed. Just stick it in the air fryer, and once it’s done you’re ready to enjoy!<\/li>\n
  • Crispy.<\/strong> Because of the circular air flow and elevated tray the bacon cooks perfectly crispy every single time.<\/li>\n
  • Consistent.<\/strong> Since there are no hot spots like in a skillet, you’ll get consistent, evenly cooked strips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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    • Bacon: <\/strong>You can use whatever type of bacon you like best! You’ll find a list of adjustments to make if you’re using thick cut, half slices, turkey bacon, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • Air fryer: <\/strong>We typically use a Cosori basket-style air fryer, but this recipe has been tested with a toaster oven-style model as well (I use my Cuisinart air fryer). It works well for both tray-style and basket models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        How Long to Cook Bacon in the Air Fryer<\/h2>\n

        All types of bacon (except for Canadian bacon) should be cooked at 350\u00baF (177\u00baC) in the air fryer.<\/p>\n

        The times are as follows:<\/p>\n

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        • Regular cut:<\/strong> 8-10 minutes<\/li>\n
        • Half slices:<\/strong> 7-9 minutes<\/li>\n
        • Thick cut:<\/strong> 9-12 minutes<\/li>\n
        • Turkey bacon:<\/strong> 7-10 minutes<\/li>\n
        • Canadian bacon<\/strong>: 400\u00baF (204\u00baC) for 6-10 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Less or more crispy:<\/strong> If you like your bacon softer (or more crispy), you can reduce or increase the cooking time to get the desired result.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          How to Cook Bacon in an Air Fryer<\/h2>\n

          Step one:<\/strong> Preheat the air fryer to 350\u00baF (177\u00baC) for at least 3 minutes.<\/p>\n

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          Step two: <\/strong>Place the bacon\u00a0in a single layer in the air fryer basket. No slices should overlap.<\/p>\n

          It’s okay if the slices go up the sides of the basket slightly, but if they are too long, you can cut them in half.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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          Step three:<\/strong> Cook in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes, or until they are cooked and crispy to your liking.<\/p>\n

          There is no need to flip the bacon, it should cook pretty evenly on both sides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

          Step four:<\/strong> Remove the cooked bacon from the air fryer, and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain the excess bacon grease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          What should I do with the bacon grease?<\/h3>\n

          Pour off the rendered bacon fat that collects in the bottom of the fryer basket in between batches.<\/p>\n

          This will prevent smokiness during subsequent batches, and can be reserved in a glass jar in the fridge for baking and cooking (if desired).<\/p>\n

          Top tip:<\/strong> For extended storage, strain the reserved bacon fat through a funnel lined with a coffee filter. This will remove any bacon pieces. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          Cooking Half Slices<\/h3>\n

          Tip:<\/strong> If your bacon is very long, or your air fryer model is quite small, you can cut the bacon into half slices to fit them more easily.<\/p>\n

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          Step one:<\/strong> Cut the bacon into half slices and place them in a single layer in an air fryer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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          Step two:<\/strong> Cook for 7-9 minutes, or until they are cooked to your liking.<\/p>\n

          Remove the strips and drain before serving (if desired).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          How to Store Cooked Bacon<\/h2>\n
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          • Refrigerator:<\/strong> Once cooled, transfer the cooked pieces to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Reheat in a microwave, air fryer, or skillet if you want your bacon hot.<\/li>\n
          • Freezer:<\/strong> Transfer cooled bacon to a freezer bag. Remove the excess air, seal, and label with the date and contents. Freeze for 3-6 months, and reheat from frozen.<\/li>\n
          • Re-crisping: <\/strong>For the best results, re-crisping your prepared bacon is recommended. I like to drain the reheated pieces on paper towel to remove excess grease, which helps with crispiness.\n
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            • Skillet-<\/strong> Heat a skillet over medium heat, and warm for 30-60 seconds per side.<\/li>\n
            • Air fryer- <\/strong>Using the “reheat” option, heat for 1-2 minutes.<\/li>\n
            • Microwave-<\/strong> Heat in 30 second intervals until heated throughout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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              Ways to Use Cooked Bacon<\/h2>\n
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              • BLT sandwiches<\/li>\n
              • Deviled eggs<\/li>\n
              • Broccoli salad<\/li>\n
              • Breakfast casserole<\/li>\n
              • Twice-baked potatoes<\/li>\n
              • Dips<\/li>\n
              • Soups (like my loaded baked potato soup – yum!)\n
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                Air Fryer Bacon (Easy & Crispy)<\/h2>\n
                This easy method for making Air Fryer Bacon is ready in around 10 minutes, and you’ll get perfectly cooked bacon each and every time.<\/div>\n
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                Course: <\/span>Breakfast<\/span><\/div>\n
                Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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                Prep Time: <\/span>5 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
                Cook Time: <\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
                Total Time: <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
                Calories: <\/span>37<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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                Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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