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air fryer bacon

Air fryer bacon

Cook crispy and delicious bacon quickly in the Air fryer with this easy recipe.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Main Courses
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 269 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 pieces of bacon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
  • Place the strips of bacon in air fryer basket. Don't overcrowd the basket, make in batches as necessary.
  • Cook for the bacon for 6 minutes.*
  • Open the air fryer to see if the bacon is crispy enough for you, and heat them for a couple more minutes if you wish.
  • Serve while warm.

Notes

* Bacon usually cooks quickly so cook for 6 minutes and see if it is crispy enough for you, depending on your air fryer.

What to serve with it?

You can serve this delicious air fryer bacon along with a dish like this breakfast quesadilla with egg and spinach or this egg and cheese waffle sandwich
You can also serve it along with a side dish like air fryer green beans or sautéed garlic parsley potatoes. You can also cut them into bite-size pieces and use them on top of a salad such as this mixed green salad.
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How to store it?

This air fryer bacon can easily be prepared in advance, and then heated up in the microwave when ready. Keep everything in glass containers until ready to eat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 968mg

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.