Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Recipe
In just a few easy steps, you can enjoy the crispy, flavorful goodness of air fryer bacon. Simply season your bacon, place it in the air fryer basket, and let the magic happen. In minutes, you'll be greeted with perfectly cooked bacon that's crispy, golden, and ready to enjoy. Whether you're adding it to a sandwich, salad, or enjoying it on its own, air fryer bacon is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Paper Towels
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 12 slices thick cut bacon
- 1/4 cup water
- Black pepper optional
Instructions
- Set the air fryer to 350°F for five minutes. Fill the air fryer basket to the brim with water.
- If needed, slightly bend the bacon strips to fit in the air fryer's basket so that they are arranged in a single layer.
- Cook for ten minutes at 350°F. Using tongs, carefully turn the bacon over at the conclusion of the cooking period, and cook for a further five minutes, or until the desired crispness is achieved.
- Transfer bacon to a platter lined with paper towels and keep heated. Continue until all of the bacon is cooked.
- After letting the grease cool a little, add several paper towels to it. Paper towels soaked in grease should be carefully thrown in the garbage.
Notes
- If your bacon starts to smoke, it's probably because your air fryer has leftover grease from the past.
- To stop additional smoking, clean your air fryer with a moist cloth when it has cooled. I've also read that when frying bacon, you can absorb extra grease and stop smoke by placing a slice of bread in the air fryer basket.
- For up to two days, store bacon strips in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- Use the air fryer to reheat bacon at 350°F.
- Freeze bacon strips in a ziptop bag or an airtight freezer-safe storage container. As desired, reheat from frozen.