Air Fryer Bacon

5 from 31 votes

Air Fryer Bacon is a quick and easy recipe for the best crispy bacon!

Cook Time8

4 people

Remove the desired slices of bacon from the package.
Cut the bacon strips in half so they fit without overlap.
Place your bacon in the air fryer in a single layer.
Cook your air fryer bacon a 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes. Flip the bacon midway through the cooking process.
Remove the bacon from the air fryer and place it on paper towels to soak up the grease.
Enjoy!

If you plan to cook a second batch, it is critical that you empty the second air fryer basket. If you do not empty and wipe it out, it will make your air fryer SMOKE.
If you are using thick slices, I would suggest cooking the bacon strips 8-10 minutes.
Just like with anything you cook, you need to monitor the cooking. Bacon can quickly turn from deliciously golden brown to burnt.
Readers have shared that if you are using an air fryer unit with a basket you can put a piece of bread between the baskets to catch the grease.

Pro Tip: If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.

Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes airfying is a trial and error process.

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