Foolproof Crispy Bacon in the Air Fryer
Learn the simple, reliable method for cooking perfectly crispy bacon every time using your air fryer, minimizing mess and maximizing flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 14 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bacon (standard or thick cut)
Instructions
- Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Do not overlap the strips; work in batches if necessary to maintain a single layer.
- Place the basket into the air fryer unit.
- Set the air fryer temperature to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the best air fryer bacon temperature for even cooking.
- Cook for 8 to 12 minutes. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your bacon and your desired crispiness level.
- Check the bacon at the 8-minute mark. If the bacon is flying up, gently press it down with tongs or place a small, air-fryer-safe metal rack on top to keep it flat.
- Continue cooking in 1 to 2-minute increments until the bacon reaches your preferred crispness.
- Carefully remove the cooked bacon strips using tongs and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Pour the rendered grease from the air fryer basket into a heat-safe container for disposal. Do not pour grease down the drain.
Notes
- For thick cut bacon in air fryer, start checking closer to 10 minutes.
- If you notice smoke, reduce the temperature slightly to 370 degrees Fahrenheit. This smokeless air fryer bacon method works well for leaner cuts.
- Use the bacon drippings to cook eggs or sauté vegetables for added flavor.
- This method is the fastest way to cook bacon compared to oven baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.1
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 0.2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 45