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Air Fryer Twisted Bacon

Air Fryer Twisted Bacon - Every bite of this twisted bacon is lightly crisped on the outside while being tender, juicy, and delicious on the inside! Learn how to make this TikTok trend-inspired bacon in your air fryer. FAST, EASY, and so crave-worthy! Oven baking instructions also provided.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 398 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces center-cut bacon*

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350F.**
  2. Twist the bacon as tightly as you can and place it in the air fryer basket. It can be touching, but don't allow it to overlap. Tip - You will probably need to air fry in batches to ensure it doesn't overlap.
  3. Air fry for 6 to 10 minutes, or as desired. Tip - The bacon will continue to crisp up a bit as it cools, so pull it out just before the desired level of crispiness. Since all air fryers, bacon, and personal preferences for doneness vary, start checking at 6 minutes and go from there.
  4. Place cooked bacon on paper towels to blot the excess grease and while you are air frying the remaining bacon.
  5. Bacon is best hot and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make sure to read the blog post for air fryer cleaning tips.

Notes

  • *I like to use center cut bacon when I make bacon in my air fryer because it fits into the basket easier than a full-sized strip.
  • You can also use regular bacon and cut it in half before twisting it.
  • Or add it in full length if your air fryer will accommodate that size. Some air fryers with XL baskets are large enough.
  • I do not recommend turkey bacon nor plant-based vegan or vegetarian “bacons” because none of them have enough fat. And for twisted air fryer bacon you really do need the fat.
  • **For my air fryer twisted bacon I used a Philips XXL Air Fryer. The basket is very large but use whatever brand of air fryer you have. 
  • I also like the Cosori XL Air Fryer. It’s budget-friendly and gives solid results for most air fryer recipes. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 1432mg (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 398kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g 106%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 1432mg 60%

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