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Crispy Air Fryer Bacon
Connie Hope

Crispy Air Fryer Bacon

Perfectly crisp, golden, and savory, this Crispy Air Fryer Bacon recipe makes breakfast easier with minimal mess and quick cleanup. Ready in under 10 minutes, it is a simple way to cook evenly crispy bacon for breakfast plates, sandwiches, wraps, or salads.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 5 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 37
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 slices bacon (regular-cut or thick-cut)
Optional for serving:
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Maple syrup drizzle
  • Eggs, toast, or avocado

Method
 

  1. Arrange bacon strips in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cut strips in half if needed to fit without overlapping.
    Set the air fryer to 350°F.
    Cook according to your preferred texture:
Regular-cut bacon
  1. Slightly chewy: 7 minutes
    Crispy: 8 to 9 minutes
Thick-cut bacon
  1. Tender with crisp edges: 9 to 10 minutes
    Extra crispy: 10 to 12 minutes
    Carefully remove bacon using tongs and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
    Let the bacon rest for 1 to 2 minutes. It will crisp slightly more as it cools.
    If cooking additional batches, carefully drain excess grease from the tray before repeating.

Video

Notes

  • No preheating needed for most air fryers.
  • Avoid overlapping slices for evenly cooked bacon.
  • Cooking time may vary depending on the air fryer brand and bacon thickness.
  • Turkey bacon can be used, but it usually cooks faster, around 5 to 7 minutes.
  • For easier cleanup and less smoke, clean the grease between batches.
  • Skill Level: Easy

Nutrition (Per Slice)

  • Calories: 37
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.1g
These values are estimates and may vary depending on the brand and thickness of bacon used.