This Air Fryer Bacon Recipe is the best way to get crispy bacon strips quick and easy. No splattering grease in a pan or waiting on an oven. This Air Fried Bacon is beyond simple.
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How To Cook Bacon In An Air Fryer
Much like everything else, bacon is super easy to cook in an air fryer. Just spray the basket with nonstick (as always) then air fry to your desired bacon crispiness.
The great thing about air frying bacon is that there is no splatter mess like on the stovetop and no need to wait for the oven to preheat.
You can only air fry about 6 slices of bacon depending on the size of your air fryer. So if you need a large batch you will have to do it in batches or use a different method. Clean out the excess oil between batches.
Nuwave Air Fryer Bacon vs. Bacon Air Fried in Power XL
I am now using a 10qt Nuwave Air Fryer and the 3.4 qt Power XL Air Fryer. Both are great air fryers depending on your needs.
Obviously the Power XL Air Fryer is the smaller of the two so the batches of food must be smaller. However, I have found that the food cooks quite a bit quicker in the smaller air fryer. If you are single or have a family of 3 or less then this air fryer will do you just fine.
The 10qt Nuwave Air Fryer is a beast. It fits much more food but requires a little more time to cook. It is also extremely large and takes up a ton of space on your countertop. Something to keep in mind if you have limited space. The Nuwave is easier to clean than the Power XL, in my opinion.
How To Keep Your Air Fryer From Smoking While Cooking Bacon
Add 1-2 teaspoons water at the very bottom of your air fryer. This will prevent the smoking, if that is an issue. Personally I have not had an issue with my air fryers smoking, even while cooking bacon.
How To Air Fry Bacon
- Spray air fryer basket with nonstick.
- Lay bacon in basket in an even layer.
- Air fry at 350ºF for 10 minutes. Check bacon, cook longer if necessary. Cook times will vary depending on air fryer and preferred doneness.
*This is for whole bacon strips. If you cut the bacon into smaller pieces, check after 7 minutes as the bacon will cook faster.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fried Bacon (screenshot for grocery list)
- Bacon
- Nonstick Spray
What Goes With Air Fried Bacon?
What doesn’t go with bacon, amiright?
If you want to make a total air fryer breakfast make these Air Fryer French Toast Sticks, Air Fryer Eggs, Air Fryer Parmesan Potatoes and the Air Fried Bacon.
This Air Fryer Bacon Recipe is the best way to get crispy bacon strips quick and easy. No splattering grease in a pan or waiting on an oven. This Air Fried Bacon is beyond simple. *This is for whole bacon strips. If you cut the bacon into smaller pieces, check after 7 minutes as the bacon will cook faster. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Air Fryer Bacon Recipe
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 27Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 97mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g
Does the grease from the bacon splatter up on the top inside coils?
There can be a bit of splatter depending how fatty the bacon is and how small the air fryer you are using.