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Crispy Air Fryer Bacon

Crispy Air fryer bacon is a revelation for bacon lovers. It's crispy, tender, healthier and juicy ready in less than 10 minutes!
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer
  • 1 tongs
  • 1 plate

Ingredients
  

  • 12 slices of bacon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer: Set the temperature to 350°F (175°C). 
  • If using thick-cut bacon, cut each slice in half for even cooking. Lay the bacon strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. 
  • Cook the bacon for 5-9 minutes for thin-cut, 7-9 minutes for regular-cut, and 10-12 minutes for thick-cut. 
  • Drain the grease (optional): Once cooked, carefully transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Discard the grease from the air fryer basket.

Notes

Tips:
  • Don't overcrowd the basket! This will prevent the bacon from crisping evenly.
  • For extra crispy bacon, cook it for a minute or two longer.
  • Leftover bacon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven until crispy.
  • Be careful when handling hot bacon!
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