Bacon
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Air fryer bacon is quick, easy, and less messy than frying it on the stovetop. Thick-cut bacon is best because it stays flat and doesn't burn as easily. Here's everything you need to know for perfectly cooked bacon in minutes.
Ingredients
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- 01Lay bacon strips flat in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Slight overlap is okay since they shrink, but don't stack them.
- 02No oil, no seasoning, no prep. Just bacon.
- 03Ready for the air fryer.
- 04Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. The fat keeps rendering for about 30 seconds after you pull it, so take it out slightly before your ideal crispness.
Thick-cut bacon works better in an air fryer than regular. Thin bacon curls aggressively, can fly into the heating element, and goes from done to burnt in about 15 seconds. Thick-cut stays flatter, cooks more evenly, and gives you a wider window between done and overdone. Save the rendered fat from the bottom of the basket. It's liquid gold for cooking vegetables.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- 02Season with the Simple Salt & Pepper or Maple Bacon seasoning and place the bacon in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 03Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
- 04Flip the bacon halfway through the cooking time.
- 05Remove from the air fryer, check for desired crispness, and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
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Season it up
Pairs well
Meal Prep
Stores 5 days refrigerated. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes. Gets extra crispy on reheat.
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