Easy, Crispy, and Perfect Air Fryer Bacon is a quick recipe that will show you how long to cook bacon in a Nuwave, Power Air Fryer, Gourmia, or any air fryer brand. Cooking bacon for breakfast is simple and it’s finished in 10 minutes and with no smoke! Pair it with a nice side of eggs.
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Can I Make Bacon in the Air Fryer? Is it Safe to Cook Bacon?
Yes, you can absolutely make bacon in the air fryer! And let me tell you, this is no exaggeration, it’s the best bacon I have ever had! A lot of people boast about their oven baked bacon. It has nothing on the air fryer method! AND the air fryer cuts the cook time in half.
When you fry bacon in a skillet, sometimes it’s hard to gauge the perfect timing. A lot of times, the ends may turn out burnt. Not in the air fryer!
Be sure to use parchment paper. I get mine on Amazon. That makes it safe to cook bacon in the air fryer. It soaks up the excess grease and will help keep the air fryer from smoking.
How to Cook Bacon in an Air Fryer
- Place parchment paper on the air fryer basket.
- Add the bacon.
- Air fry!
Some air fryer brands will need a trivet to hold down the bacon. I didn’t find I needed one with the Power Air Fryer. If the bacon flies around inside, it’s usually because you have an older or loud air fryer. Quiet air fryers work well.
How Long to Cook
I like to cook mine for 10 minutes. Add additional time as necessary if you would like it crisper.
How To Keep the Air Fryer from Smoking
Be sure to use parchment paper. I get mine on Amazon. That makes it safe to cook bacon in the air fryer. It soaks up the excess grease and will help keep the air fryer from smoking. You can also check out this post How To Keep My Air Fryer From Smoking.
Can I use Aluminum Foil in the Air Fryer?
Yes, in general, you can. I wouldn’t recommend using it for bacon because of the grease and potential to smoke.
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Easy, Crispy, and Perfect Air Fryer Bacon
Ingredients
- 6 slices Bacon I used uncured
Instructions
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Parchment paper will soak up the grease and prevent the air fryer from smoking. Place the bacon on top of the paper. It's ok for the bacon to touch. I do not recommend stacking the bacon.
- Cook the bacon for 10 minutes on 380 degrees. I did not flip the bacon. Cook for additional time as necessary in order to reach your desired level of crunch.
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Heather
Monday 8th of April 2024
Perfect crispy bacon in 10 minutes with my Cosori. Thank you!
staysnatched
Tuesday 9th of April 2024
You're welcome! So glad to hear it.
Anne D
Sunday 26th of November 2023
Tried this for the first time today. So easy and the time and temp results in perfectly cooked bacon - at least for my preference. This will be my go to method from now on!
staysnatched
Sunday 26th of November 2023
I'm glad to hear it's a go-to!
Kori
Friday 16th of September 2022
Follow this recipe to exactly and you wont be disappointed. This is so amazing. I was just gifted an XL air fryer and have enjoyed it. Now I absolutely love it, due to this bacon recipe! As a household of 2 now, it is great to not have to cook the whole package of bacon and then reheat as I need it. Fresh bacon it back on the menu thanks is to you. Keep these great recipes coming. @staysnatched!
staysnatched
Monday 19th of September 2022
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Lauren
Thursday 28th of July 2022
This was my first thing I made in my air fryer. Priorities! Perfectly cooked thick cut bacon. Thanks for the key parchment paper tip!
staysnatched
Friday 29th of July 2022
Iām glad you enjoyed it.
Jill Kosmensky
Monday 4th of April 2022
We recently purchased a new full-size oven complete with both confection and air-fryer functions. Do you know if I need to adjust cooking times for my air fryer when I use a recipe for a counter-top air fryer? Thanks!
staysnatched
Sunday 10th of April 2022
Probably, every air fryer cooks differently. I always recommend you keep a close watch.