Air Fryer Bacon

Bacon is my go-to protein of choice for breakfast on the weekends or during the week when I have a little extra time in the mornings. And I love how easy it is to cook Air Fryer Bacon. It’s a lot quicker than cooking bacon in the oven and everything is contained in the air fryer basket, so less splatter on the stovetop. It’s definitely a quick & easy cooking method for all you bacon lovers out there!

Overhead view of Air Fryer Bacon strips on a white serving plate.

Why Cook Bacon In An Air Fryer?

Cooking bacon in the air fryer is all about convenience and saving time. It’s a lot quicker than preheating and baking your bacon inside an oven. It’s also a lot less messier than cooking bacon on the stovetop and having grease splatter everywhere. Everything is contained inside the air fryer basket for easy cooking and simple clean up!

How Long To Cook Air Fryer Bacon?

The cook times for air frying bacon will depend on the thickness of the bacon and how crispy you want your bacon to be. We tried a couple different cook times and temperatures with a few different types of bacon. Our preferred temperature was 360°F. So for regular cut bacon, air fry at 360°F for 7-9 minutes or 12-14 minutes for thick cut bacon.

Making crispy Air Fryer Bacon is quick & easy and less hassle than cooking it on the stovetop. Breakfast just got easier!

Author: Marsha – Budget Bytes

Overhead view of Air Fryer bacon strips on a white serving plate with toast on the side.

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Place the bacon slices evenly, in a single layer, inside the air fryer basket.
Air fry bacon at 360°F for 7-9 minutes for regular cut bacon or 12-14 minutes for thick cut bacon. We used thick cut bacon for this recipe and cooked it for 13 minutes until crispy.
Remove the cooked bacon from the air fryer and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. If you are cooking another batch, carefully pour out any excess grease, wipe out the bottom of the air fryer basket with a paper towel, then repeat air frying the next batch of bacon.

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Serving: 1sliceCalories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSodium: 146mg

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Overhead view of a white plate with Air Fryer Bacon and a fried egg on the plate.

How to Make Air Fryer Bacon – Step by Step Photos

Place four bacon slices evenly, in a single layer, inside the air fryer basket.

Cooked bacon strips in an Air Fryer Basket

Air fry bacon at 360°F for 7-9 minutes for regular cut bacon or 12-14 minutes for thick cut bacon. We used thick cut bacon for this recipe and cooked it for 13 minutes until crispy. Remove the cooked bacon from the air fryer and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. If you are cooking another batch, carefully pour out any excess grease, wipe out the bottom of the air fryer basket with a paper towel, then repeat air frying the next batch of bacon.