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Air fryer bacon

Thick-cut bacon air fried flat and evenly crisp, with no stovetop splatter. Six slices are ready in about 12 minutes.

13min
Prep
1 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
3
Per serve
150 kcal

AmericanBrunchGluten-freeDairy-freeAir fryerPorkLow carbUnder 400 calories

Ingredients

3 serves

Nutrition per serving

Calories
150
Protein
11 g
Carbs
1 g
Fat
11 g
Saturated fat
4 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugar
0 g
Sodium
540 mg

Estimated from USDA data for 1 of 3 servings. Doesn't include salt to taste or anything listed “to serve”.

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Method

  1. Lay the bacon in the basket in a single layer. Cut the slices in half if needed so they lie flat without overlapping.

  2. Air fry at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping the slices halfway with tongs, until crisp to your liking. Regular-cut bacon needs 7 to 9 minutes.

  3. Move to a paper towel-lined plate to drain for a minute, then serve.

Tips

  • Air fryers vary: oven-style models and smaller baskets may need 2 to 3 minutes more. Check early the first time.
  • To cut down on smoke, add a tablespoon or two of water to the drawer below the basket before cooking, and empty the grease between batches.
  • Cool leftover bacon and refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat at 350°F for 1 to 2 minutes.

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