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Air Fryer Bacon

Air Fryer Bacon is quick and easy, an efficient method that contains all the grease for less mess in your kitchen.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings (2 slices each)
Calories 267kcal
Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon (see note 1)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees. To the basket of an air fryer, add 5 or 6 strips regular bacon (use the amount the fats, cutting to fit if needed).
  • Fry regular bacon for 7 to 10 minutes and thick-cut bacon for 10 to 12 minutes (cook to desired crispiness).
  • Remove from air fryer basket and drain on paper towels. Discard any leftover bacon grease in the bottom of the air fryer between batches.

Notes

  1. Bacon: These recipes work for all bacon: regular bacon, thick-cut bacon, turkey bacon, cured or uncured bacon. The cook time will very between regular and thick-cut bacon, though.
  2. Yield: 1 pound of regular bacon usually has 16 slices, enough for 8 servings, 2 slices each. Thick-cut bacon will have 10-12 slices per pound.
  3. Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 slices | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 286mg | Vitamin A: 21IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg