• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Posh Journal
  • Recipes
  • Collections
  • Subscribe
  • About
    • Contact
    • Disclosure/Privacy Policy
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Collections
  • Subscribe
  • About
    • Contact
    • Disclosure/Privacy Policy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Collections
    • Subscribe
    • About
      • Contact
      • Disclosure/Privacy Policy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Homepage » Recipes

    Air Fryer Bacon ( It's So Crispy and Too Good!)

    Published: Jan 30, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Leave a Comment

    151 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Yummly
    • Mix
    • WhatsApp
    • Flipboard
    • Telegram
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    air fryer bacon

    This air fryer bacon is just too good! The bacon is perfectly cooked in an air fryer, giving a nice crisp taste without those burnt pieces (ahh burnt pieces of bacon, such a letdown!). This bacon makes a wonderful side dish for brunch or as a topping for salads or casseroles.

     
    Hello, bacon lovers! Today I want to share my newfound favorite way to prepare bacon. Cooking bacon in an air fryer is so much easier and less messy than in the oven. I don't think I'll ever go back to the way I cooked bacon in the past.  

    How to cook bacon in an air fryer.


    It's been a Sunday morning tradition for us to cook up bacon and have that great smell going throughout the home, making everyone excited for breakfast.

    Jump to:
    • How to Make the Perfect Crispy Bacon in an Air Fryer
    • How to Cook Bacon in an Air Fryer 
    • Crispy Bacon with Less Grease
    • 📖 Recipe

    How to Make the Perfect Crispy Bacon in an Air Fryer

    This air fryer bacon recipe comes through with results that are noticeably better than other methods.

    In this post, you will learn how to cook perfect, air fryer bacon in less than 10 minutes.

    Crispy bacon.

    Cooking bacon in an air fryer sounds pretty easy but it can be quite tricky.

    I tested many different temperatures, amounts of bacon and cooking times so you don't have to!

    It is very important to cook the bacon at the right temperature and cooking time to avoid it becoming hard and burnt .  

    air fryer bacon

    How to Cook Bacon in an Air Fryer 

    After honing in on  the right temperature and batch size I still had to do the little tweaks to get the bacon just right, and even small differences can matter. 

    When I cooked the bacon at 400°F, the bacon came up crispy but the texture became too hard and tough with some charred edges. I also noticed that the bacon had a bit of a burnt taste to it. 

    Then I cooked the bacon at 390°F, the bacon got so light and crispy with a nice golden color on the surface. No charred or burnt marks and the meat tasted delicious. So perfect!

    So here's how:

    bacon in an air fryer.

    Step 1. Preheat the air fryer and set the temperature to 390°F.

    Step 2. Place the bacon into the air fryer basket in a single layer.

    Do not overcrowd the basket and work in multiple batches if necessary.

    In this recipe, I used my Gourmia 8qt air fryer. I was able to cook 4 thick cut bacon strips per batch.

    Perfect bacon.

    Step 3. Air fry the bacon

    Cook the bacon strips for about 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.

    Please keep in mind that your air fryer may perform differently and cook these bacon strips at different times and rates.

    For that reason, I highly recommend checking the doneness often after frying it more than 6 minutes to prevent burning. If they aren't ready, you can always cook for another minute or so then check again.

    Crispy cured pork belly.

    Crispy Bacon with Less Grease


    As mentioned there's always such great anticipation with bacon, so when it's off the mark it can still be ok but it's a missed opportunity to eat something amazing. 

    This recipe should help you in that department by getting that primo bacon taste every time, with very little effort.

    maple leaf bacon.

    With less grease and mess and a fantastic taste, it's now a preferred way to cook bacon for health nuts, breakfast connoisseurs and many millions of bacon lovers out there.

    FAQ and Bacon Tips

    Type of Bacon

    In this recipe, I used Maple Leaf hardwood smoked bacon thick cut bacon from Costco.

    Should Bacon Be Thawed Before Cooking?

    Yes. You can defrost the bacon in the refrigerator for about 24 hours before cooking.

    How Do You Know if Bacon is Cooked?

    If cooked crispy, it should have reached a safe temperature. You can learn more here.

    More Air Fryer Recipes

    • How to air fry frozen fries
    • Air fryer brussels sprouts
    • Air fryer whole chicken
    • How to cook bacon asparagus in an air fryer
    • Crispy okra
    • Crispy zucchini fries
    • Air fryer chicken thighs

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! I'd appreciate it. 

    Subscribe to Receive Weekly Recipes!

    📖 Recipe

    air fryer bacon
    5 from 11 votes

    Air Fryer Bacon

    Posh Journal
    This air fryer bacon is just too good! The bacon is perfectly cooked in an air fryer, giving a nice crisp taste without those burnt pieces 
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 1 min
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Course Meat
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 150 kcal

    Equipment

    • an Air Fryer

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 thick-cut bacon strips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
    • Place the bacon strips in a basket in a single layer. Cook for 6-8 minutes (or more depending on the thickness), flipping the bacon halfway through. Check for doneness, If they are not ready, cook for another minute and check them again.
      Transfer the cooked bacon strips to a paper towel-lined plate.Let the bacon rest for 2 minutes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 238mgPotassium: 71mgVitamin A: 13IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword air fryer bacon, how to cook bacon in an air fryer
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    More Recipes

    • Beer Braised Chicken Thighs
    • Hot Shrimp Dip
    • Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Onions
    • Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
    151 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Yummly
    • Mix
    • WhatsApp
    • Flipboard
    • Telegram

    Reader Interactions

    Did you like this recipe? Leave a star rating! I'd appreciate it! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    How I Relax with Straight Up Tea

    Hi, I'm Rika! Through Posh Journal I share my passion for food, travel and other things I enjoy along the way.  Don’t let the name fool you, most of my recipes are easy to cook and can be enjoyed on a daily basis. 

    More about me

    Popular Posts

    • Healthy Baked Chicken Tenders (Oven-Fried Chicken Strips)
    • Fish Soup (Flavorful and Easy!)
    • Roasted Baby Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
    • Perfect Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

    Featured On

    As Featured On

    © 2022–2023 poshjournal

    151 shares