How To Make Crispy Air Fryer Bacon
Air fryer bacon is the best bacon I’ve ever cooked and you can have crispy bacon on your table in less than 10 minutes!! The air fryer makes everything so much easier and it is a healthier option. Consider an air fryer to be a small oven. The nice part is that you can get the same crispiness without using nearly as much oil.
Some people like their bacon medium-cooked and slightly softer but others like it more crispy. You can adjust the timing based on your preference.
Bacon isn’t very healthy, but cooking it in an air fryer makes it healthier than cooking on the stovetop. The Juice and fat from the bacon will be collected on the dripping tray and you can discard it. The best part is that the majority of the fat will run off rather than remain in the meat.
Don’t overcrowd the Air Fryer basket…
Generally, when you cook in the air fryer it’s important to make sure there’s enough airflow around each piece. If you want your bacon to be crispy and uniformly cooked, don’t overcrowd the basket. Putting too many slices on top prevents the food from frying and crisping. Once the bacon starts cooking it will shrink a bit so it is ok to add the bacon close together.
How to Cook Bacon in Air Fryer Without Smoking up the Whole House?
Cooking bacon in an air fryer is safe if you follow these simple tips:
- Make sure the air fryer is clean before you start.
- No oil is necessary for cooking fatty dishes like bacon.
- Make sure to follow the temperature and the cooking time
- If you add little water to the dripping tray before placing the air fryer basket on top then it helps to prevent smoke and also helps with cleaning.
- If you’re cooking bacon in batches, be sure to drain any excess oil from the drip pan and wipe it clean with a paper towel before starting the next batch.
How to Cook Bacon in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Bacon Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 slices Thick/Thin Cut bacon
Instructions
- Place the raw bacon in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Set the temperature at 350 degrees, and set the timer to 7-9 minutes for thin-cut bacon. If the bacon is Thick-cut then set the timer for 10-15 minutes.
- Check halfway through and adjust slices with tongs if necessary. Cook until bacon is crispy and browned for your preference.
- Tansfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate then serve. If you're cooking bacon in batches, make sure to drain any excess oil from the drip pan before proceeding.
Common Questions
How Long to Cook Bacon in the Air Fryer
The cook time for this recipe varies depending on the type of air fryer, the thickness of bacon, and the doneness of your bacon.
| Type | Temperature | Cooking Time | Crispiness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thin Cut Bacon | 350 | 7-9 minutes | softer bacon (7 mins) Crispy bacon (9 mins) |
| Thick Cut Bacon | 350 | 10-12 | softer bacon(10 mins) Crispy bacon (12 mins) |
Can you put raw bacon in the air fryer?
Yes, raw bacon can be cooked in an air fryer. The bacon will be cooked to a safe temperature if you follow these instructions.
Should I add oil to the bacon?
You won’t need to spray the bacon or the air fryer pan for frying because the bacon will release fat while cooking.
Which Air Fryer is Best?
I’ve tried a Cosori and a Philips air fryer, and they’re both great. Even though the Cosori air fryer is a little less expensive than Philips, I preferred it. It prepares food as well as the more expensive versions.
How To Store Cooked Bacon?
- Refrigerate bacon strips for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Leftovers can be reheated in an air fryer at 350 degrees F.
- Freeze bacon strips in a freezer-safe storage container or ziptop bag that is airtight. Reheat as desired from frozen.
- If you’re freezing a lot of bacon, spread the strips out on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. The frozen strips should then be transferred to a freezer-safe ziptop bag or storage container.
How to prevent bacon smoking?
- The bacon fat has a smoke point of 400 degrees Fahrenheit, we air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid any smokiness while cooking bacon.
- If you’re cooking bacon in batches, be sure to drain any excess oil from the drip pan and wipe it clean with a paper towel in between batches.
- If you add little water to the dripping tray (bottom pan) before placing the air fryer basket on top then it helps to prevent smoke and also helps with cleaning. You can also put a slice of bread in the bottom pan to absorb the fat.
How do you keep the bacon from curling up?
- Flip the bacon halfway through the cooking
- Use Thick-cut Bacon, thin-cut bacon curl up more than the Thick cut
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