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Crispy Air Fryer Bacon

Crispy bacon in 6 to 8 minutes with no flipping and no paper towels needed. The fat drips away as it cooks, so cleanup is easy.
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Yield: 5 slices
Total Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 slices regular-cut bacon

Instructions

  • Lay 5 to 6 regular-cut bacon slices on the rack in a single flat layer, without overlapping.
  • Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 6 to 8 minutes. No need to flip.
  • Lift the bacon off the rack. No need to blot with paper towels.

Watch the Recipe

Notes

  • The 6 to 8 minute range depends on your air fryer, so start checking at 6 minutes.
  • For extra crispy bacon, raise the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and start checking at 5 minutes.
  • For thick-cut bacon or a bigger batch, add a few more minutes.
  • To clean up, let the fat in the bottom cool and solidify, then scrape it out with a spatula.