Air Fryer Bacon

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Follow this recipe for air fryer bacon, which I've found to be the optimal way for cooking perfectly crisp bacon every time.

Submitted by Tammy Ritterskamp
Updated on March 9, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1/2 pound
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Ingredients

  • ½ (16 ounce) package bacon

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

  2. Lay bacon in the air fryer basket in a single layer; some overlap is okay.

    overhead shot of bacon in air fryer

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  3. Fry for 8 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until bacon is crisp, about 7 minutes more.

    overhead shot of cooked bacon in air fryer

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  4. Transfer cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess grease.

    overhead shot of air-fried bacon on plate

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

67 Calories
5g Fat
0g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 67
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 285mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Protein 5g 9%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 70mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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