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This recipe for how to make Air Fryer Bacon <\/strong>is so easy! The bacon is perfectly cooked, crispy, and it’s easier than frying on a stove top (less mess)!<\/em><\/p>\n

Super easy air fryer bacon goes PERFECTLY with my Fluffy Scrambled Eggs<\/a> or Classic French Toast<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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It is so easy to learn how to cook bacon in an air fryer! It takes less than 10 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also, a HUGE bonus, minimal cleanup or grease splashing all over the stove or in the oven! <\/p>\n

Air Fryer Bacon<\/h2>\n

If you’re a fan of Air Fryer Recipes,<\/a> you’ll love the air fryer method. It takes literally half the time as making bacon on the stove top or in the oven, which is handy when you’re making a Creamy BLT Pasta Salad<\/a>  or Bacon Mac and Cheese<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Ingredients Needed <\/h3>\n

Bacon – <\/strong>You can use thick cut or regular cut bacon for this recipe. <\/p>\n

Note: You can also use Turkey Bacon with no changes to the cooking time. <\/p>\n

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How To Make Air Fryer Bacon <\/h3>\n

I’ll walk you through the process of how to cook both regular-cut <\/strong>bacon and thick-cut <\/strong> bacon. <\/p>\n

WHAT AIR FRYER DO I USE? <\/h4>\n

I often get asked about my preferred air fryer. I love this Gourmia 7 quart Air Fryer<\/a> because you can pick it up at Costco for super cheap. It works great and cleans up nicely. <\/p>\n

Place In Air Fryer<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Place the bacon strips in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cut strips in half if needed to fit in the basket properly. <\/p>\n

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Air Fry Bacon<\/h4>\n

For the regular bacon<\/span> cook at 350 degrees F. for 7-9 minutes<\/strong>, or until desired crispiness has been reached. <\/p>\n

For the thick cut bacon<\/span>, cook at 350 degrees F. for 10-12 minutes<\/strong>, or until desired crispiness has been reached. <\/p>\n

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Drain Bacon<\/h4>\n

Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Discard any bacon drippings between batches of cooking. <\/p>\n

PRO TIP: <\/strong>I like to save my bacon grease in a glass mason jar in the fridge to use for cooking. Do not discard bacon grease down the sink drain! <\/em><\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n

Do I need to flip the bacon?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is no need to turn the bacon halfway through since the air circulates in the air fryer. <\/p>\n

Is baking spray needed to air fry bacon? <\/strong><\/p>\n

No, there is no need to add extra oil to the air fryer before cooking the bacon. <\/p>\n

How long does it take bacon to air fry?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It depends on the thickness of the bacon, and how crispy you want your bacon. 7-9 minutes for regular, and 10-12 minutes is for medium crispy bacon.<\/p>\n

You can always check the bacon to make sure it’s cooking to your desired crispiness. <\/p>\n

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Tips For Cooking Bacon in Air Fryer<\/h2>\n