Air fryers and bacon make a perfect working partnership. The air fryer is the jack-of-all-trades for making everything in a short time and making clean up a breeze, bacon is no exception!
I rarely fry bacon anymore, no more popping bacon grease or turning the strips over halfway through, either! It’s a win-win! As much as I love making bacon in the oven, I find the air fryer quick and easy to make small batches (although it’s easy to make enough for a crowd too) and cleanup is a breeze! This is the air fryer I have (and love).
Air Fryer Bacon is Easy
We love this method for cooking bacon because it is no fuss, no muss, and the fat drips away. The bacon comes out crisp and evenly cooked bacon every time Best of all, its ready in no time at all for the perfect blt grilled cheese or to crumble up for a broccoli cauliflower salad.
How to Cook Bacon in an Air Fryer
Tips for Making Air Fryer Bacon
Use strips that are uniform in size and have an equal ratio of fat to meat. If the strips are too long, cut them in half and fry in batches. Once all the bacon is done cooking, put the whole batch back in the air fryer for 1 minute so it’s all warm and crispy!
How to Store Air Fryer Bacon
Keep cooked strips in an airtight container or zippered bag in the refrigerator. When it’s time to use a piece or two, simply reheat in the microwave ten seconds at a time until warmed through or in the air fryer 1-2 minutes. Chop or sprinkle on salads or casseroles! Air fryer bacon is always ready when you need the perfect topper.
Best Bacon Recipes
Bacon Grilled Cheese – so cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Dates – perfect game-day appetizer Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Smokies – a crowd favorite The Perfect BLT – fresh and tasty Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops – sweet & salty
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