It’s honestly no secret that we LOVE bacon here at Everyday Dishes. We use it in so many recipes, and it always makes the dish just that much better. So it’s no surprise that we’re always looking for the best way to make bacon, and we have to say that cooking it in the air fryer is absolutely friggin’ delicious! If you’re wondering how to make bacon in the air fryer, don’t worry. It couldn’t be easier and gives you bacon that is somehow perfectly crunchy and chewy at the same time.

cooking bacon in air fryer

Whether you’re making bacon as a breakfast side or using it as a key ingredient in one of your favorite recipes, cooking bacon in the air fryer is such a simple and easy way to whip up a fresh batch. We also love that you can easily make just a few pieces when you need it so you can always have freshly cooked bacon on hand.

how to cook bacon in airfryer

Tips for How to Make Bacon in the Air Fryer:

+ This can be a messy endeavor. You can line your air fryer with parchment paper, but you’ll need to increase the time on your bacon.

+ You might have a LOT of smoke coming from your air fryer when you cook the bacon. If you do, just add a small amount of water to the bottom of your air fryer.

how to make bacon in the air fryer
Delicious, crispy bacon being cooked in an air fryer.

How to Make Bacon in the Air Fryer

Wondering how to make bacon in the air fryer? It couldn't be easier and gives you bacon that is perfectly crunchy and chewy at the same time.

Ingredients
 

Yield: 2 servings
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Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Set air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Lay bacon flat in a single layer. Cook for 7 – 9 minutes or until bacon has reached desired doneness.
  • Let bacon cool on a paper towel lined plate.
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how to make bacon in the air fryer