Crispy Air‑Fried Bacon Strips
Perfectly crisp bacon made in the air fryer—less grease, no splatter, and ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 10–18 minutes
- Total Time: 12–20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (2–3 strips per person) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick or regular-cut bacon
- Optional: freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: brown sugar
- Optional: maple syrup
- Optional: chili flakes
- Optional: smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 200 °C (400 °F).
- Arrange bacon strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray—avoid overlapping.
- Cook for 6–8 minutes (regular-cut) or 8–10 minutes (thick-cut) until edges start crisping.
- Flip each strip with tongs and cook an additional 4–6 minutes (regular-cut) or 6–8 minutes (thick-cut) until desired crispness.
- Optional: In last 2 minutes, brush with maple syrup or sprinkle with brown sugar/chili flakes for flavor twist.
- Remove bacon and place on paper towels to drain excess grease.
- Serve warm or store for later use.
Notes
- Cook in batches to avoid overlapping strips.
- Use parchment liners with holes to reduce cleanup.
- Check doneness early to prevent over-crisping.
- Save rendered fat for cooking eggs or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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