Description
Crispy Air Fryer Bacon elevates breakfast with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Sizzling strips of perfectly cooked bacon emerge golden and irresistible, making you crave another bite before the first one ends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4–5 slices bacon
Cooking Equipment:
- 1 air fryer
Note: No additional ingredients needed beyond bacon for this recipe.
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by setting the temperature to 350°F and allowing it to warm up for 3 minutes.
- Carefully lay bacon strips in the air fryer basket, trimming or folding pieces as needed to fit without overcrowding.
- Cook regular bacon for 8-10 minutes, adjusting time for half slices (7-9 minutes) or thick-cut bacon (9-12 minutes).
- Monitor the cooking process, ensuring bacon reaches desired level of crispness without burning.
- Once cooked, transfer bacon to a layer of paper towels to absorb excess grease and allow slight cooling.
- Gently pat the top of the bacon with additional paper towels to remove any remaining oil before serving.
Notes
- For minimal splatter, line the bottom of the air fryer basket with parchment paper or aluminum foil before cooking bacon.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure even cooking and crispy results; bacon slices should not overlap.
- For leaner bacon, choose center-cut varieties which have less fat and produce less grease during cooking.
- Clean the air fryer immediately after cooking to prevent grease buildup and maintain optimal performance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg