Air Fryer Bacon Recipe
3/3/2026
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Home cooked bacon is typically reserved for weekend brunch or when you have plenty of time to cook. My air fryer bacon recipe is changing the game – in just 10 minutes you’ll have delightfully crispy bacon without the mess, grease, or smoke. Turn to this quick, easy bacon recipe when you’re short on time!
why I love this method
- Results in crispy bacon every time
- Quick to cook (only 6-10 minutes depending on thickness) and no hands-on time
- A low-carb breakfast or brunch option
- Less mess to clean up
- No smokiness in the kitchen
- An alternative space-saving method to cooking bacon in the oven or on the stove
What Kind of Bacon Works Best?
Any! Use your favorite bacon – thin, medium, or thick-cut all work great. Simply adjust the cook time depending on thickness:
- Thin: 6-7 minutes
- Medium: 8 minutes
- Thick: 9-10 minutes
Favorite
Air Fryer
On the hunt for the best air fryer? Our favorite is the Ninja Kitchen Air Fryer It’s reliable and moderately priced.
How to Cook Bacon in the Air Fryer
Preheat
Preheat the air fryer to 350ºF – I’ve found this temperature is the sweet spot for delightfully crispy but not burnt or smoked bacon (I tried cooking the bacon at 400ºF and that was much too hot).
Prep & Arrange
While the air fryer preheats, slice the bacon strips in half so they fit in the fryer. If your air fryer is big enough, keep the bacon strips whole – the ends can fold over a little bit (but not overlapping). Place the strips of bacon in a single layer in the air fryer.
Because of the air flow in the fryer, both sides cook evenly (and more quickly, too), so avoid stacking the strips.
Tip: Always remove the excess grease on the bottom of the air fryer pan after each round of cooking.
Cook
Air fry the bacon for 6-10 minutes depending on the thickness (the thinner the bacon the faster it cooks). Halfway through, use tongs to flip the strips over. All
Tip: All air fryers are different. Until you’ve made one batch of air fryer bacon, keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking.
Dietary Swaps & Variations
Use your favorite kind of bacon for this air fryer cooking method. It works for ANY kind of bacon – turkey, vegan alternatives, maple-glazed, smoked, dry rubbed, and others.
What to Serve With It
- Scrambled eggs + toast
- Pancakes + fruit salad
- Breakfast strata
- Savory breakfast galette
- In a breakfast burrito, breakfast sandwich, or BLT chicken salad
- On a BLT or crumbled on salads or soups
Storage & Reheating Notes
Store cooled, cooked bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat bacon in the microwave: I’ve found the best (and easiest) way to reheat bacon is in the microwave. Place strips of bacon on a microwave-safe plate with a piece of paper towel on top. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds or until hot.
To freeze bacon: Place cooled bacon in a freezer-safe bag, remove as much air as possible, and seal. Freeze for up to 3 months!
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
FAQ
No need! Because of the air flow in the air fryer, water isn’t needed.
Simply cut the strips of bacon in half before placing in a single layer in the air fryer. Avoid overlapping or stacking the bacon strips so they cook evenly and get nice and crispy.
Air Fryer Bacon Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 strips of bacon, any thickness
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 350ºF.
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Slice each strip of bacon in half and place them next to each other on the air fryer pan. They can be overlapping a little bit, but not all the way (they shrink as they cook).
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Air fry bacon at 350ºF for:
– thin bacon: 6-7 minutes
– medium bacon: 8 minutes
– thick bacon: 9-10 minutes
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Use tongs to flip the bacon halfway through the bake time. For extra crispy bacon, continue cooking for an extra 30-90 seconds depending on the bacon thickness.
Tips & Notes
- Multiple Batches: If you’re cooking multiple batches of bacon in the air fryer, discard the excess grease between batches to prevent smoking.
Watch It
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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