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    Air Fryer Bacon

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jan 31, 2020 by Dee

    Air Fryer Bacon is quick, easy and delicious! Learn how to make crispy bacon in your air fryer and you'll never go back to the stove or oven method again!

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    hand holding slice of crispy bacon

    Cooking bacon in the air fryer is an absolute game changer. If you love making bacon for breakfast but hate the mess, this easy air fryer recipe is for you!

    I love me some crispy bacon, but I hate cleaning up a greasy stove or oven afterwards. I mean, who wants to spend the weekend cleaning the kitchen?!

    That's why I am so in love with air frying bacon. You get crispy, perfectly cooked bacon without the mess. And, it only takes a few minutes to cook!

    How to Cook Bacon in the Air Fryer

    For this recipe, I used my Instant Pot Vortex Plus air fryer. It's a larger one, but you should be able to use the basic recipe for any type of air fryer.

    First, you'll want to slice the bacon in half so that it fits better on the tray or in the basket. Note that if you have a smaller air fryer, you will only be able to cook a few pieces at a time.

    raw bacon on air fryer tray

    How Long to Air Fry Bacon

    Then, place the bacon on the tray, while you preheat the fryer to 390. When the temperature reaches 390, pop the tray into the air fryer oven, and set the time for 8 minutes.

    Turn the bacon over about half way through the cooking time. The first side should be nice and crisp.

    Of course, all air fryers are different, so you may have to adjust the time a little. You can also cook the bacon for a minute or so longer for extra crispy bacon.

    turn bacon over with tongs

    Then, air fry the other side until crispy and done to your liking. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb the grease.

    There's really not much, but I like to do this anyway. You could also just dab the bacon with a paper towel. Totally up to you!

    crispy cooked bacon on air fryer tray

    And that's all there is to making crispy bacon in the air fryer! SO easy and so good!

    Better yet, there's no greasy mess in the kitchen to clean up! If you want to make more bacon, just repeat the process until you're done.

    cooked bacon in hand over platter of crispy bacon

    Leftover Cooked Bacon Ideas

    If you have leftover bacon, try using it in one of these easy recipes:

    • Jalapeno Popper Cups with Bacon
    • Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
    • Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
    • Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
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    Air Fryer Bacon Recipe

    hand holding slice of crispy bacon

    Air Fryer Bacon

    Published by Dee
    Air Fryer Bacon is quick, easy and delicious! Learn how to make crispy bacon in your air fryer and you'll never go back to the stove or oven method again!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 13 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 315 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound bacon

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the bacon strips in half
    • Place bacon strips evenly on air fryer tray
    • Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees
    • When temperature reaches 390, place the tray into the air fryer and cook for 8 minutes, turning about halfway though. Repeat process until all bacon is cooked, or store uncooked bacon in refrigerator.
    • Remove cooked bacon to paper towel-lined plate to remove grease. Serve immediately

    Notes

    Cooking times may vary with different cuts of bacon and different makes/models of air fryers.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgVitamin A: 28IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Luanne says

      February 02, 2021 at 8:59 am

      Leftover bacon?!?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 02, 2021 at 3:15 pm

        Hard to imagine, right? But I like to make extra to have during the week.

    2. Charlie Trotter says

      March 27, 2020 at 11:52 pm

      I just make this following your recipe. This is so delicious. I enjoyed this with my whole family. Thanks for share this recipe.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 02, 2020 at 8:57 pm

        Glad you liked it! Thanks!

    3. Suzy says

      February 06, 2020 at 10:25 am

      I love how crispy the bacon comes out! So good!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 07, 2020 at 12:45 pm

        So glad you like it, Suzy. Thanks!

    4. Cathy says

      February 04, 2020 at 8:06 am

      This looks like the PERFECT bacon!

      Reply
    5. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      February 04, 2020 at 7:54 am

      YUM!! This bacon looks incredibly delicious!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 05, 2020 at 7:45 am

        We love bacon this way. Thanks!

    6. Chrissie Baker says

      February 04, 2020 at 3:43 am

      Amazing!!! So easy and virtually no mess!!! Best bacon ever!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 05, 2020 at 7:42 am

        So glad you liked it, Chrissie. Thanks!

    7. Jen says

      February 03, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      Such a great idea! I hate the mess too but my boys are bacon addicts, haha! So perfect!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 05, 2020 at 7:43 am

        Air fried bacon is so much easier to cook!

    8. Sara Welch says

      February 03, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      Another great recipe to make with breakfast tomorrow! This is great for busy mornings; looking forward to this, indeed!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Natalya says

      February 03, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      We make bacon this way all the time. Mess-free and so crispy! Love it

      Reply
    10. James says

      February 03, 2020 at 6:50 am

      What a difference. The clean up is much easier and the crispiness is awesome. I used to cook it outside so it would be easier to clean up. Now it's the air fryer every time!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 04, 2020 at 7:46 am

        Thank you so much, James! It's definitely a game changer.

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