Indulge in the irresistible aroma and crispy perfection of air fryer bacon! Imagine the sizzle as each slice crisps up to mouthwatering perfection, releasing its savory essence. This quick and easy method delivers bacon that’s crispy, golden, and utterly delicious, without the mess and hassle of stovetop cooking. Get ready to elevate your bacon game to new heights with this simple yet sensational recipe!
Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Paper Towels
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 12 slices thick cut bacon
- 1/4 cup water
- Black pepper optional
Instructions
- Set the air fryer to 350°F for five minutes. Fill the air fryer basket to the brim with water.
- If needed, slightly bend the bacon strips to fit in the air fryer’s basket so that they are arranged in a single layer.
- Cook for ten minutes at 350°F. Using tongs, carefully turn the bacon over at the conclusion of the cooking period, and cook for a further five minutes, or until the desired crispness is achieved.
- Transfer bacon to a platter lined with paper towels and keep heated. Continue until all of the bacon is cooked.
- After letting the grease cool a little, add several paper towels to it. Paper towels soaked in grease should be carefully thrown in the garbage.
Notes
- If your bacon starts to smoke, it’s probably because your air fryer has leftover grease from the past.
- To stop additional smoking, clean your air fryer with a moist cloth when it has cooled. I’ve also read that when frying bacon, you can absorb extra grease and stop smoke by placing a slice of bread in the air fryer basket.
- For up to two days, store bacon strips in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- Use the air fryer to reheat bacon at 350°F.
- Freeze bacon strips in a ziptop bag or an airtight freezer-safe storage container. As desired, reheat from frozen.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrition | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 300cal |
| Carbohydrates | 1g |
| Protein | 9g |
| Fat | 29g |
| Saturated Fat | 10g |
| Sodium | 477mg |
| Iron | 1mg |
| Calcium | 4mg |
| Vitamin A | 27IU |
| Potassium | 143mg |
Is Bacon Too Greasy for Air Fryer?
Moreover, bacon does not benefit from one of the primary features of the air fryer, which is the ability to cook food with less oil because it is already fat. There are many different ways to prepare tasty, crispy bacon. Better options are your oven, grill, microwave, and stovetop.
Is Air Frying Bacon Messy?
You can have hot bacon ready to serve in only nine minutes. The grease from the air fryer accumulates in the drawer underneath the basket, which prevents grease splatters in the kitchen and makes disposal easy—just tip the drawer to let the grease pour out. This is the finest aspect of the appliance.