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Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Bacon

Name: Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8-12 slices thick-cut bacon; Brown sugar for candied bacon; Black pepper; Maple syrup drizzle; Cayenne for spicy bacon

4.7(6)

10 min

Time

375°F

Temp

210 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Bacon

8-12 slices thick-cut bacon

Optional Toppings

Brown sugar for candied bacon

Black pepper

Maple syrup drizzle

Cayenne for spicy bacon

Equipment

Air Fryer Parchment Liners

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.

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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.

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