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Perfect Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Recipe

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Learn the easiest method for cooking bacon in your air fryer. This guide provides the exact temperature and time needed for perfectly crispy bacon with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound standard-cut bacon
  • Optional: Thick-cut bacon (adjust time)

Instructions

  1. Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer inside your air fryer basket. Do not overlap the slices; work in batches if necessary to fit your air fryer size.
  2. Set your air fryer temperature to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Preheating is not required for this method.
  3. Cook the bacon for 8 to 12 minutes. The exact time depends on the thickness of the bacon and your desired level of crispiness.
  4. Check the bacon at the 8-minute mark. If it is not yet crispy enough, continue cooking in 1-minute increments.
  5. For thick-cut bacon, you may need 12 to 15 minutes total.
  6. Once cooked, carefully remove the bacon using tongs and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
  7. Pour the rendered grease from the air fryer basket into a heat-safe container for disposal. Do not pour grease down the sink.

Notes

  • For less smoke, you can place a small piece of bread in the bottom of the air fryer basket underneath the bacon to absorb some of the dripping grease.
  • If your bacon curls excessively, try placing a small, air-fryer-safe rack or trivet on top of the slices halfway through cooking to keep them flat.
  • This method produces less mess than stovetop cooking and results in evenly cooked bacon texture.

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