Air Fryer Bacon

Square photo of a paper towel lined plate with crispy bacon

Make crispy crunchy bacon in minutes with my easy Air Fryer Bacon recipe. All you need is non-stick cooking spray, bacon, and an Air Fryer to make this recipe.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Cook Time 11

Total Time 11

Servings

Calories 315kcal

Author Katie

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

Non-Stick Cooking Spray
16 ounces Bacon

Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or until Air Fryer tells you to place food on tray.
Spray the tray with non-stick cooking spray. Layer bacon (typically 4 slices) so it's evenly spaced out on tray. Cook for 11 minutes, turning half way through the cooking process.
Carefully, remove bacon from Air Fryer and place on a paper lined plate. Then, repeat until all bacon is cooked. Enjoy.

Notes

Testing - I tested this recipe using both the Instant Vortex (basket) and the Power XL AirFryer Pro (oven). I found that the method of cooking bacon worked better in the basket then in the oven style. My cooking time was a little longer with the oven style since I had multiple racks cooking at once. I also found the oil in the oven was much messier and splattered more.
Spacing - Whenever cooking in an Air Fryer you will want to ensure that your food has room to breathe. This means, do not crowd your basket. I cook 4 slices at a time. My typical thick cut bacon package has 12 slices which means you will need to do 3 batches.
Storage - If you happen to have leftover bacon you can store in an airtight container or plastic Ziplock bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Crispy Bacon - If you like crispier bacon, add 2-3 more minutes onto the cooking time (depending on the thickness of your bacon).
How to dispose bacon grease - Do not pour the bacon grease down the kitchen sink drain. It will clog your pipes. Instead pour into a used can or jar and let cool until congealed. Then dispose in the trash can. Do not pour hot bacon grease into a trash can. It could start a fire.
Bacon Fat - Instead of throwing away the bacon fat/grease. You can pour into a clean mason jar and store in the refrigerator.
How to use leftover bacon fat - Then add 1-2 tablespoons to recipes to intensify flavors. I love to sue bacon fat in my green beans, breakfast potatoes, and more.

*Calories calculated are an estimate and may not be exact. Refer to bacon packaging for exact calories.

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