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The BEST Air Fryer Bacon

September 16, 2020 By Allyson 14 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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Air Fryer Bacon is the EASIEST method for cooking bacon. Avoid the greasy mess, and the bacon turns out deliciously crispy and perfect!

Air Fryer Bacon is the EASIEST method for cooking bacon. Avoid the greasy mess, and the bacon turns out deliciously crispy and perfect!

Using the Air Fryer to make bacon is genius! Not only does it take a fraction of the time, but the cleanup is nearly effortless and the results extraordinary! If you don’t have an air fryer already, this is reason enough to purchase one now! I will share my favorites with you further down in this post. Not only can you make bacon in the air fryer, but you can make other delicious meals such as Air Fryer French Toast and French Toast Sticks, Hot Dogs, Chicken Parmesan, and so much more!

Air fryer crispy bacon on the plate

Making the best bacon ever is SO easy in the air fryer! Setting it and forgetting it is totally a thing with this recipe! Here’s how we do it!

How to make The BEST Air Fryer Bacon:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Using your favorite brand of bacon, add slices to the air fryer basket so that they are touching, but not overlapping (I can usually fit 5-6 slices per batch in my Air Fryer).
    • Optional: set something on top of your bacon like a metal rack. This prevents the bacon from flying around inside the basket. I use this metal rack UPSIDE DOWN from my instant pot.
bacon in the air fryer
  • Close the air fryer and set for 370 degrees and 8 minutes.
  • Open the air fryer basket and check doneness of the bacon. If you want the bacon crispier, add 1-2 more minutes.
  • Using tongs (silicone to prevent scratching), carefully remove the bacon from the air fryer and serve immediately!
cooked bacon inside air fryer

Best way to clean up bacon grease from the air fryer:

There are many ways to clean the air fryer after cooking bacon, and here are some tips I’ve learned along the way:

  1. My favorite method is the old fashioned way, hand washing it. I place my basket in the sink, and add Dawn dish soap. Then, after my water is hot, I use the sink sprayer to spray the inside of the basket. It literally cleans itself and I just rinse it out after that!
  2. Place a piece of bread in the very bottom of the air fryer while cooking the bacon. This will absorb the grease and you can toss the bread for an easy cleanup.
  3. Use parchment paper air fryer liners on the bottom of your air fryer. I don’t use these, but a lot of people recommend them.
  4. I’ve read people recommending to put some water in the bottom of your air fryer basket, but I DO NOT recommend this. That water will be boiling by the time the recipe is done and it can easily splash out and burn you. Do not try this.

What type of air fryer should I use to make bacon?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

  • OMORC Air Fryer 6QT -1600W Powerful Electric Hot Oven 10 Preset Menus Dual Control System 6-in-1 Function
  • COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT – Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
  • GoWISE USA 7 QT Air Fryer -with Dehydrator & 3 Stackable Racks, Led Digital Touchscreen with 8 Functions + Recipes

Bacon makes a great side dish! Here’s some ideas of things to serve alongside the bacon!

  • Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are so easy and delicious! Eat them fresh or freeze and reheat later for a quick breakfast!
  • Ooey gooey apple pie cinnamon rolls! Perfect for fall breakfast or brunch!
  • Best Banana Bread EVER: It’s moist, delicious, and SO easy to make! With only a handful of ingredients needed, this whips up in no time!
  • Pumpkin Pancakes are a fall breakfast staple! Adding Greek yogurt lightens them up, adds protein, and keeps the pancakes delicious and moist!
  • The Best Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are so easy to make! Done in a few minutes and super easy to peel, you’ll never make them any other way again!
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The BEST Air Fryer Bacon
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
8 mins
 

Air Fryer Bacon is the EASIEST method for cooking bacon. Avoid the greasy mess, and the bacon turns out deliciously crispy and perfect!

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer bacon
Calories: 45 kcal
Ingredients
  • 6-12 slices bacon
Instructions
  1. Using your favorite brand of bacon, add slices to the air fryer basket so that they are touching, but not overlapping (I can usually fit 5-6 slices per batch in my Air Fryer). Optional: set something on top of your bacon like a metal rack. This prevents the bacon from flying around inside the basket. I use this metal rack UPSIDE DOWN from my instant pot.

  2. Close the air fryer and set for 370 degrees and 8 minutes. Open the air fryer basket and check doneness of the bacon. If you want the bacon crispier, add 1-2 more minutes.

  3. Using tongs, carefully remove the bacon from the air fryer and serve immediately!

  4. Repeat if more bacon is desired.

Air Fryer Bacon is the EASIEST method for cooking bacon. Avoid the greasy mess, and the bacon turns out deliciously crispy and perfect!
Air Fryer Bacon is the EASIEST method for cooking bacon. Avoid the greasy mess, and the bacon turns out deliciously crispy and perfect!
Air Fryer Bacon is the EASIEST method for cooking bacon. Avoid the greasy mess, and the bacon turns out deliciously crispy and perfect!

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  1. Sara Welch says

    September 16, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    Another great recipe for my air fryer; this turned out perfectly crisp and juicy! Going to be making bacon like this from now on!

    Reply
  2. Lily says

    September 16, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    I love this new method of making bacon, it turns out crispy and perfect without the whole mess that you have to clean.

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    September 16, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    5 stars
    Came out perfect and delicious! Highly recommend!

    Reply
  4. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    September 16, 2020 at 10:56 pm

    5 stars
    This Air Fryer Bacon looks so perfect! Definitely a must try!

    Reply
  5. Kimberly says

    September 17, 2020 at 12:24 am

    5 stars
    Great idea, I haven’t tried this method of making bacon yet but that’s about to change!

    Reply
  6. Vikki says

    September 17, 2020 at 12:53 am

    5 stars
    I love how easy this is to make, my bacon came out perfectly crispy!

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      September 17, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      SO EASY!

      Reply
  7. Beth says

    September 17, 2020 at 9:41 am

    5 stars
    We love bacon around here! It looks so delicious and yummy! I can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  8. Kristyn says

    September 17, 2020 at 1:31 pm

    5 stars
    This is the only way to make bacon!! I hate the grease & this helps with that & it is so nice & crispy, the way we like it!

    Reply
  9. Rock Smith says

    September 17, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    Great tips, and the BEST part is that you can save all those bacon drippings to cook with, they pour right out of the basket. We keep ours refrigerated, perfect for cooking Keto-Friendly

    Reply
    • Allyson says

      September 21, 2020 at 10:22 am

      LOVE THAT!

      Reply
  10. Jacque Hooper says

    September 17, 2020 at 4:51 pm

    5 stars
    Quite possibly the best way to enjoy bacon! So crisp and delicious!

    Reply
  11. Catalina says

    September 18, 2020 at 10:04 am

    5 stars
    What a great idea to cook bacon in the Air Fryer! So easy!

    Reply
  12. Simon says

    September 27, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    There are so many good dishes that can be made with air fryer, and I love that it makes cleaning easier. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

    Reply

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