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4 strips of cooked bacon in air fryer basket
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Air Fryer Bacon

The best tasting bacon comes from….. the air fryer!! I love using my oven to make large batches of bacon, but for busy mornings and the tastiest bacon I use my air fryer! Get perfectly cooked thick cut bacon in only 15 minutes.
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 slices
Calories 150kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 slices thick cut bacon

Instructions

  • Lay bacon in single layer in air fryer basket
  • Set air fryer to 350 degrees for 15 minutes
  • Flip bacon after 10 minutes
  • When bacon is done cooking to your preferred crispiness remove to paper towel to remove excess grease

Notes

  • Add a thin layer of water to the bottom of the basket to keep it from smoking
  • Once bacon is done cooking move to a paper towel lined plate to absorb any excess grease
  • Use tongs to move bacon easily without burning yourself
  • Let cool completely then store in air tight containers in fridge up to 3 days 

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 71mg | Vitamin A: 13IU | Iron: 1mg