Air Fryer Bacon Easy (Printer-Friendly)
Crisp, flavorful bacon ready in minutes with easy air frying. Quick, simple, and minimal cleanup for busy mornings.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
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8 slices bacon
# Steps to Prepare:
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Place bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap for even cooking.
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Set air fryer temperature to 200°C. Cook bacon for 5 to 8 minutes, adjusting time for desired crispness: use 5 minutes for thin cut, 8 minutes for thick cut. Check halfway through and rearrange if needed.
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Transfer cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease. Serve immediately.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure the bacon cooks evenly.
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Check halfway through cooking to reposition pieces if necessary for uniform crispness.
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Adjust cooking time depending on bacon thickness.
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Drain bacon on paper towels after air frying to absorb extra grease.
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If making multiple batches, discard rendered fat from the lower basket before starting a new batch.
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Refrigerate leftover bacon for up to 3-4 days.