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Air Fryer Bacon on a white plate

Air Fryer Bacon

Samantha Erb
Crispy air fryer bacon cooked to perfection. Includes directions on how to make it extra crispy.
4.45 from 49 votes
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Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 268 kcal

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces of bacon approximately 8 slices

Optional

  • 1-2 pieces of bread to prevent smoking

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
  • Place 1-2 pieces of bread at the bottom of your air fryer underneath the basket* then place bacon in the air fryer evenly in one layer. Cut bacon in half if too long.
  • Cook in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes, until it's at your desired crispiness.**
  • Enjoy immediately.

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Notes

*putting bread under the basket will catch any grease that may cause the air fryer to smoke
**cook bacon an additional 1-2 minutes to make extra crispy and for recipes that calls for bacon bits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 902mgSugar: 1g
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