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Air Fryer Bacon

Make crispy crunchy bacon in minutes with my easy Air Fryer Bacon recipe. All you need is non-stick cooking spray, bacon, and an Air Fryer to make this recipe.

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 16 ounces Bacon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the Air Fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or until Air Fryer tells you to place food on tray.
  2. Spray the tray with non-stick cooking spray. Layer bacon (typically 4 slices) so it's evenly spaced out on tray. Cook for 11 minutes, turning half way through the cooking process.
  3. Carefully, remove bacon from Air Fryer and place on a paper lined plate. Then, repeat until all bacon is cooked. Enjoy.

Notes

  • *Calories calculated are an estimate and may not be exact. Refer to bacon packaging for exact calories.
  • Testing - I tested this recipe using both the Instant Vortex (basket) and the Power XL AirFryer Pro (oven). I found that the method of cooking bacon worked better in the basket then in the oven style. My cooking time was a little longer with the oven style since I had multiple racks cooking at once. I also found the oil in the oven was much messier and splattered more.
  • Spacing - Whenever cooking in an Air Fryer you will want to ensure that your food has room to breathe. This means, do not crowd your basket. I cook 4 slices at a time. My typical thick cut bacon package has 12 slices which means you will need to do 3 batches.
  • Storage - If you happen to have leftover bacon you can store in an airtight container or plastic Ziplock bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Crispy Bacon - If you like crispier bacon, add 2-3 more minutes onto the cooking time (depending on the thickness of your bacon).
  • How to dispose bacon grease - Do not pour the bacon grease down the kitchen sink drain. It will clog your pipes. Instead pour into a used can or jar and let cool until congealed. Then dispose in the trash can. Do not pour hot bacon grease into a trash can. It could start a fire.
  • Bacon Fat - Instead of throwing away the bacon fat/grease. You can pour into a clean mason jar and store in the refrigerator.
  • How to use leftover bacon fat - Then add 1-2 tablespoons to recipes to intensify flavors. I love to sue bacon fat in my green beans, breakfast potatoes, and more.

Nutrition Information

Serving 24g Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 500mg (21%) Potassium 150mg (4%) Vitamin A 28IU (1%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Serving 24g
Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 500mg 21%
Potassium 150mg 3%
Vitamin A 28IU 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.