Crispy Easy Air Fryer Bacon
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Crispy Easy Air Fryer Bacon
Description
This recipe uses streaky bacon placed in a single layer in the air fryer basket at 350°F. Cooking for 8 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, ensures even crisping. Thinner or thicker cuts may require adjusting the cooking time slightly to reach the desired level of crispiness. The method reduces the need for stovetop grease management and produces consistent results.
After cooking each batch, cleaning the drip tray helps prevent smoke buildup. The bacon can be used in various dishes such as dips, sandwiches, waffles, or breads for added flavor and texture. This approach is efficient for preparing bacon for breakfast or use in recipes needing cooked bacon.
Any preferred type of bacon can be used, smoked or unsmoked, and experimenting with flavor variations like candied bacon is possible.
Ingredients
Air Fryer Bacon Ingredients
- 12 lices streaky bacon smoked or unsmoked
Instructions
How To Make Bacon in Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 350F / 180C.
- Place bacon in the air fryer basket in a single layer. To cook all 12 slices you will need to fry the bacon in two batches.
- Cook for 8-12 mins, turn the slices over half way through the cook time.
- If you want your bacon less crispy, then cook it for a couple mins less.
- Thicker cuts of bacon may need more time.
Notes
- Any style or cut of bacon can be used, including streaky, smoked, or candied varieties for flavor variation.
- Clean the air fryer drip tray after cooking each batch to prevent smoke buildup during subsequent batches.
- This method suits meal prep well, as cooked bacon keeps and can be incorporated into various dishes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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