Air fryer Bacon is the easiest way to get delicious and crispy bacon. Also, keep your kitchen clean, and handling the bacon grease is easy and safe.
No more frying pan and grease splatters all over. If you are concern about all the fat in regular bacon, you can try air fryer turkey bacon.
Making bacon in the air fryer is a fast and easy way to get delicious crispy bacon. No need to stand over the stove with a hot, sputtering skillet! Try making uncured bacon in the air fryer; the results are delicious!
I have two air fryers, my first one a nuwave that I still use and love, and the instant pot air fryer lid that I’m in love with and use most of the time now.
In this blog post, you're going to learn how to cook the perfect air fryer bacon, how to get the perfect time in your air fryer, tips on how to prevent your air fryer from smoking while cooking bacon.
What is uncured bacon?
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You can buy any brand with uncured bacon that doesn't have nitrate or nitrites.
Some of my favorites are Applegate uncured Bacon and also the Trader joe's uncured bacon.
Bacon is high in sodium and fat, and you should limit the amount you consume and always consult with your doctor if you have any health problems that restrict the consumption of sodium or fat in your diet.
Is bacon bad for you?
Bacon has slightly more fat and calories than turkey bacon, and it isn't an alternative for those on special diets or who can't eat pork.
If you can't eat pork bacon, uncured turkey bacon is a better alternative. But before you try it, ask your doctor if it is right for you because turkey bacon is high in sodium and saturated fat.
What do you need to make this recipe?
- Uncured bacon
- An air fryer
How long to cook bacon in the air fryer
Cooking bacon in the air fryer does not take a lot of time, depending on your air fryer's capacity and bacon's thickness.
- For regular bacon 10 minutes is all it takes to make your crispy bacon.
- For thick bacon 12-14 minutes, it all you need.
Since every air fryer is different, watch the bacon the first time you air fried it to ensure it meets the crispness you want. Write down the amount of time it takes to reach your desired level of crispness, and you'll get perfect bacon
How to cook bacon in the air fryer
Please scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions, and don't forget to print it. Here are the necessary steps:
STEP 1. Preheat the air fryer to 370F.
STEP 2. Place as many bacon slices that fit in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
STEP 3. Cook the bacon at 370 F for 10 minutes. Open the air fryer basket and turn the bacon over after 5 minutes.
STEP 4. Place the basket back and continue to cook for 5 more minutes, or until the bacon is cooked to your liking.
STEP 5. Drain the bacon fat and repeat with remaining bacon slices
How to prevent air fryer from smoking while cooking bacon?
If you are cooking more than one batch of bacon in the air fryer, and you don't want to drain the bacon fat from the previous batch, then put a piece of bread in the bottom of the basket.
Pull out the removable rack at the bottom of the basket and place a slice of bread down there and place the frame back in. The bread will absorb the excess grease and prevent the air fryer from smoking.
Can you cook bacon from frozen in the air fryer?
Yes! Make sure before you freeze the bacon you wrapped it on parchment or wax paper in a single layer and freeze in a freezer bag if you don't want to cook the whole block of bacon.
To cook frozen bacon, place your frozen bacon in the air fryer basket. They will be stuck together into a bacon block. Set your air fryer to 370°F and cook for 5 minutes. Once the bacon begins to thaw, you can separate them into individual pieces and leave as many slices that fit in one layer in the basket and cook for 10 minutes at 370°F.
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HOW TO MAKE PERFECT AIR FRYER BACON
Air fryer Bacon is the easiest way to get delicious and crispy bacon. Also, keep your kitchen clean, and handling the bacon grease is easy and safe. No more frying pan and grease splatters all over.
Ingredients
- 1 package uncured bacon
Instructions
- 1. Preheat air fryer to 370F.
- Place as many bacon slices that fit in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the bacon at 370 F for 10 minutes. Open the air fryer basket and turn the bacon over after 5 minutes.
- Place the basket back in the air fryer and continue to cook for 5 more minutes, or until the bacon is cooked to your liking.
- Drain the bacon fat and repeat with remaining bacon slices
Notes
If you are cooking more than one batch of bacon in the air fryer, and you don't want to drain the bacon fat from the previous batch, then put a piece of bread in the bottom of the basket.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 11 Serving Size: 1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 5Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 150mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g