Perfectly crispy, golden bacon in 10 minutes? Yes, please!
If you’re an omnivore like myself, you know all about the importance of balancing your meats and vegetables. But even us omnivores have our weaknesses, and for me, it’s bacon. They’re the potato chips of meat. Seriously, I could eat bacon with every meal, and that includes dessert. Chocolate-covered bacon? Count me in.
The only thing I don’t like about bacon is frying it on the stove. The grease splatters all over my tiled walls—such a hassle. And depending on the thickness, it can be hard to know when to flip the slices. I end up babysitting my skillet. Inevitably, I end up overcooking a couple. That’s what I like about air fryer bacon. It cuts out the guesswork and the mess. That’s why my air fryer has become a kitchen essential for me. It makes cooking faster and cleaner, and my bacon? So much tastier.
It’s hard to call this a recipe. I mean, all you need is bacon—and an air fryer! Just pop the bacon in, set your air fryer to 350°F, and in 10 minutes, you’ll have diner-worthy bacon. No flipping, no mess—just crispy, golden strips ready to devour. Give it a try!
Is Air Fryer Bacon Healthy?
Look, I’m biased for bacon. If bacon had a lobby group in Washington DC, I’d be a part of it. But the truth is, bacon isn’t the healthiest meat around. It’s fatty, salty, and has less protein than other cuts. That said, cooking bacon in the air fryer lets all that excess fat drip away from the bacon. That means a reduction in the overall fat content compared to pan-frying. If you want to make a slightly healthier version, you can opt for turkey bacon, which is less fatty than pork bacon.
Choose your crispiness
The beauty of cooking bacon in an air fryer is your control over the crispiness. One of my buddies loves his bacon chewy, so I’ll set the timer for 7 or 8 minutes when he comes over. If you’re like me and prefer extra crispy bacon, go the full 10 minutes or longer, depending on the thickness. Also, it’s worth noting that the bacon will continue to crisp up slightly after you take it out. Don’t worry if it looks a little soft straight from the air fryer.
How to Make Ahead and Store
You can cook bacon in the air fryer ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at a lower temperature, between 2 to 5 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
What does bacon not go with? Well, the obvious pairing is with your standard breakfast, like Scrambled Eggs and Buttermilk Pancakes. Or, if you want to channel your inner millennial, bacon makes for a delicious topping on Avocado Toast. It also adds the perfect crunch to Caesar Salad or Baked Potato.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes (if your model recommends it)
- Place the bacon strips in your air fryer (it's okay if some overlap a little but try to leave some space between)
- Cook at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. 10 minutes yield nice and crispy, golden brown bacon. If you want it less crispy, cook less and for more crispy, cook more. Also, if you have thick-cut bacon you may need a few minutes longer.
Nutrition Info:
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