Air Fryer Thick Cut Bacon
Savor the flavor of this crispy air fryer thick cut bacon recipe. Perfectly golden, irresistibly delicious, and cooked in minutes!
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 1 pound of thick cut bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- While the air fryer is preheating, arrange the bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook the bacon in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Place the basket into the air fryer and cook the bacon for 8-10 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of crispiness.
- Halfway through cooking, flip the bacon strips using tongs to ensure even cooking on both sides.
- Once cooked, use tongs to carefully transfer the bacon onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess grease.
- Allow the bacon to cool for 1-2 minutes before serving to avoid any burns.
Notes
- Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of the bacon and whether you like crispy bacon or softer bacon.
- Experiment with different types of bacon, like brown sugar or maple syrup flavored varieties, thick and thin bacon strips, or even turkey bacon, and see which you like best.
- It's important to check the bacon periodically during cooking to prevent it from burning.
- Remember to clean the air fryer basket thoroughly after cooking bacon to remove any extra grease or residue.
- Store leftover bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.