Method
The amounts listed under each step are for your servings. Numbers written in the step text are for the original 4.
Heat the air fryer to 380°F. Stir the brown sugar, maple syrup, cayenne and black pepper into a thick paste.
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Lay the bacon in the basket in a single layer (cut the slices in half if they don't fit, or cook in two batches). Air fry for 5 minutes.
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
Brush the top of each slice with half the glaze and air fry for 3 minutes.
Turn the slices, brush with the rest of the glaze and air fry 2 to 3 minutes more, until deep mahogany and bubbling. Watch closely at the end; sugar burns fast.
Move the bacon to a wire rack or parchment and let it cool for 2 minutes. It crisps as the glaze sets.
Tips
- Line the bottom of the basket (not the slices) with a piece of foil to catch sugary drips.
- Don't cool it on paper towels; the glaze sticks. Use a rack or parchment.
- Chop it over pancakes, salads or vanilla ice cream, or serve it on a brunch board.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 140
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Saturated fat
- 2 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 13 g
- Sodium
- 310 mg
Estimated from USDA data for 1 of 4 servings. Doesn't include salt to taste or anything listed “to serve”.
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Gear that helps
- Air fryer Crisps without a pot of oil.
- Oil sprayer A light, even mist of oil for crisp air fryer food.
- Air fryer liners Parchment liners mean no scrubbing the basket.
- Parchment paper sheets Nothing sticks and cleanup is a wipe.
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