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Cooked bacon strips resting on a metal air fryer tray with visible grooves and a few spots of grease.
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Air Fryer Bacon Recipe

Crispy, tender bacon made in the air fryer with no stovetop splatter and barely any clean-up.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer bacon
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Bethany Galloway

Ingredients

  • 8 strips bacon

Instructions

  • Add the strips of bacon to the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to work in batches if they don't all fit.
    8 strips bacon
  • Cook at 200°C/400°F for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through with tongs.
  • Carefully remove the bacon from the air fryer basket with tongs, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Single layer, no overlap.
  • Flip at the halfway mark.
  • Thick-cut: add 1-2 minutes.
  • Smoking a lot? Wipe the basket, drop to 375°F.
  • Drain on paper towel immediately.
 

Storage

  • Fridge: up to 4 days, airtight container.
  • Freezer: up to 2 months, parchment between layers.
  • Reheat: air fryer, 350°F, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 87mg | Vitamin A: 16IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg