Air Fryer Crispy Bacon

Quick and easy, this air fryer method delivers perfectly crispy bacon every time with minimal mess.

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 7

Total Time 9

Servings 8 slices

Calories 92 kcal

Start by preheating your air fryer to 370°F (187°C) to ensure your bacon cooks evenly from the start.
Optional Tip for a Cleaner Cook: If you want to minimize smoke, simply pour about 1/2 cup of water into the very bottom of your air fryer's drip tray, located beneath the grate. This clever trick helps cool any dripping fat.
Carefully arrange the bacon slices in a single layer inside the air fryer basket or rack. A slight overlap is perfectly fine as the bacon will shrink while it cooks. If your air fryer is on the smaller side, feel free to cut the bacon strips in half for an easier fit.
Air fry for 6 minutes.
Open the air fryer, and using tongs, gently spread out the bacon pieces so they are no longer overlapping. This helps all the edges get wonderfully crispy. You can also flip them over if you wish. Continue cooking for another 1 to 4 minutes for regular bacon, or 3 to 5 minutes for thicker cuts, until your bacon reaches your desired level of golden crispiness.
Once cooked to perfection, transfer the crispy bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. This helps absorb any extra grease, and your bacon will become even crispier as it cools!

Nutrition Information per Serving: Calories: 92, Total Carbs: 0.3g, Net Carbs: 0.3g, Fats: 8.7g, Protein: 2.8g