Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Bacon
Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Bacon is made with thick-cut bacon, Brown sugar for candied bacon, Maple syrup drizzle, Cayenne for spicy bacon; air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes to serve 4. 210 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Lay bacon slices in a single layer in the basket — slight overlap is okay, they shrink as they cook.
- 2
Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes for thick-cut, 6-8 minutes for regular-cut.
- 3
Check at the lower time — bacon goes from perfect to burnt in 60 seconds.
- 4
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Bacon crisps up more as it cools.
Tip: No need to flip — the circulating hot air cooks both sides evenly. For candied bacon, sprinkle brown sugar on top before cooking and watch closely the last 2 minutes.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~18 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 210 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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