Description
Deliciously crispy and evenly cooked bacon made effortlessly in an air fryer, perfect for a quick breakfast or adding to your favorite dishes without the mess of stovetop frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- ½ pound thin-cut or regular bacon (see notes for thick-cut bacon)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer on the hottest setting for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Arrange Bacon: Carefully place a single layer of bacon slices in the hot air fryer basket. For a 5.5 quart basket, 6-8 slices fit depending on their size.
- Air Fry Bacon: Cook the bacon at 350°F for 5 minutes initially. Then, flip each slice and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes at 350°F, checking regularly during the second cooking period to reach your desired level of crispiness.
- Clean Between Batches: If preparing multiple batches, drain the grease from the air fryer drip tray and thoroughly wipe off all grease from the basket and tray between batches to prevent smoke buildup.
Notes
- For thick-cut bacon, increase cooking time and check frequently to avoid burning.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the thickness of bacon and air fryer model.
- Always monitor bacon in final cooking stages to achieve your preferred crispness.
- Draining grease between batches prevents smoking and keeps your air fryer clean.
