Air Fryer BLT is made with thick-cut bacon, sourdough bread, 2 leaves romaine or butter lettuce, ripe tomato; air fry at 390°F for 10 minutes to serve 2. 420 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Arrange bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
- 2
Air fry at 390°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bacon reaches your desired crispiness.
- 3
While the bacon cooks, mix mayonnaise with minced garlic to make a quick aioli and toast the bread.
- 4
Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly.
- 5
Spread garlic aioli on each slice of toast, then layer lettuce, tomato slices, and crispy bacon to build two sandwiches.
Tip: Thick-cut bacon works best in the air fryer because it renders more evenly without curling. Don't overcrowd the basket — overlapping strips will steam rather than crisp.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~16 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer BLT at 390°F for 10 minutes. Thick-cut bacon works best in the air fryer because it renders more evenly without curling. Don't overcrowd the basket — overlapping strips will steam rather than crisp.
You need: 8 slices thick-cut bacon, 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted, 2 leaves romaine or butter lettuce, 1 large ripe tomato, sliced, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 small clove garlic, minced, salt and pepper to taste. This recipe serves 2 with 420 calories per serving.
Air Fryer BLT takes 10 minutes total at 390°F. Spread garlic aioli on each slice of toast, then layer lettuce, tomato slices, and crispy bacon to build two sandwiches.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 2 and takes just 10 minutes at 390°F.
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