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Air Fryer Bacon

Making bacon in the air fryer is quicker and much easier to clean up than making it on a stove or griddle. Once you give it a try, you might never go back!
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time8 minutes
4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 package center cut bacon

Instructions

  • Remove the bacon from the package.
  • Cut the bacon strips in half so they fit without overlap.
    Raw bacon is placed on a cutting board and has been sliced in half.
  • Place your bacon in the air fryer in a single layer.
    Slices of bacon are arranged neatly in an air fryer basket.
  • Cook your air fryer bacon a 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes. Flip the bacon midway through the cooking process.
    Sliced of bacon are cooked and crispy, they lay in the bottom of an air fryer basket.
  • Remove the bacon from the air fryer and place it on paper towels to soak up the grease.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you are using an air fryer oven, use the middle rack and choose the “Air Fry” function.
  • Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Make sure to check your food as it’s cooking to learn your air fryer better and avoid over- or undercooking. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.25slices | Calories 461kcal | Carbohydrates 1g | Protein 14g | Fat 44g | Saturated Fat 15g | Cholesterol 73mg | Sodium 732mg | Potassium 219mg | Vitamin A 41IU | Calcium 6mg | Iron 1mg
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