AIR FRYER BACON-
If you LOVE crispy bacon, then this recipe is for you! Bacon in the air fryer is so much easier to make than baked or pan-fried, it’s also less messy than the classic cooking methods. There is nothing better than enjoying crispy and crunchy bacon.
HOW TO COOK BACON IN AIR FRYER-
All you need for this recipe is a pack of bacon and an air fryer! You can cook the entire pack of bacon in two batches.
Lay out the bacon onto the air fryer basket.Bake at 350° F for 7-9 minutes, until bacon is desired crispiness.
COOK TIME-
The cook time for air fryer bacon can vary depending on the doneness of your bacon and its thickness.
EXTRA CRISPY– If you like extra crispy bacon, cook for 8 minutes, flip bacon and cook for an additional 2 minutes.CRISPY– A mix of tender yet still crispy bacon, cook for about 8 minutes.TENDER– For tender bacon, cook time will be about 7 minutes, no need to flip the bacon.
Is the cooking time different with a convection air fryer and a basket air fryer?
Yes. The basket is more compact, the cooking time will be slightly less than a convection air fryer.
CAN I USE TURKEY BACON?
Yes, if you want to use turkey bacon, this recipe works great! Just cook the turkey bacon as you would regular bacon with no changes.
How to enjoy The Bacon?
Bacon is so versatile and can be used in so many different recipes.
Best deviled eggs– top your deviled eggs with the bacon.On Sandwich– add to a sandwich, like the BLT.In Wrap– the bacon adds so much flavor to a chicken wrap.With Salad- a great additional to a classic Caesar salad.For breakfast– on avocado toast.
More Air Fryer Recipes:
Classic Hot DogsCrispy Chicken WingsAsparagusFried OreosJuicy Chicken Breast
NOTE: Recipe developed by Valentina’s Corner and first published on Natasha’s Kitchen.