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Air Fryer Bacon on a white plate

Crispy Air Fryer Bacon

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

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces of bacon approximately 8 bacon slices

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
  • Place bacon in the air fryer evenly in one layer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until your desired crispiness.* Cut the bacon in half if too long.

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Notes

To prevent splattering grease:
  • Air fryer basket: Place 1-2 pieces of bread or a little water underneath the basket.
  • Air fryer oven: Use a drip tray or a piece of aluminum foil under the crisper tray.
 
*Cook bacon an additional 1-2 minutes to make extra crispy and for recipes that calls for bacon bits.

Nutrition

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

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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