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Summary <\/strong>– Use your air fryer to cook bacon that is delicious, healthier with reduced calories. Simply cook it in your air fryer at 400 F for 10 minutes. Read further for full details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ahh bacon! Delicious. We all know it\u2026 but bacon in air fryer? Is that even possible? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only is it possible, it\u2019s delicious\ntoo. In this post, I tell you everything you need to know about air fryer\nbacon, all the what, when\u2019s and how\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you will have seen by now, I love my air\nfryer. As a working mom and running a busy household, I need the convenience of\nmaking things quickly. This is why my air fryer is a god send. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I started this blog as a dedication to the\nhumble classic Dutch oven which I reserve for more significant meals. However,\neverything has a place and the air fryer is great for food on the go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everybody loves bacon!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In my house, we love a good breakfast and\nbacon is a major part of that. Having lived in the UK for a while, let me tell\nyou that they love a good breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, they call it the \u2018Full English\u2019\nwhich involves bacon, sausages, eggs, hash browns, baked beans, black pudding\nand grilled tomatoes. When done well, it really is a fantastic start to the day.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not exactly the healthiest of combinations\nbut every once in a while\u2026go crazy! My husband absolutely loves his bacon. He\nwould eat it all day if given the chance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As they call it in the UK\u2026 the \u2018bacon butty\u2019.\nSimply, fried bacon in bread, covered in red sauce. You should see the smile on\nhis face\u2026and it is actually something he prepares himself! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The traditional way of making bacon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is nothing wrong with the traditional\nway of cooking bacon. In the past, we cooked it in our hot skillet. Other\ntimes, we would put it under the broiler and cook it that way. Either way,\ncooked properly, it is delicious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broiling your bacon is healthier than using\na skillet as it allows the fat to drain away. This is actually a great reason\nto use an air fryer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why would you cook bacon in the air\nfryer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of reasons why you\nshould use your air fryer to cook your bacon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first major reason is that it is healthier,\nas I mentioned above. Bacon is fatty and you can cut the unnecessary calories\nby allowing the fat to drain away from the meat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a society, we should always consider\nchoosing the healthiest method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using an air fryer to cook bacon also limits the amount of smell that it produces. I don\u2019t know about you, but I like to contain the smell of food<\/a>. I don\u2019t like my house smelling of food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The air fryer does a terrific job of\nlimiting the smell and the smoke of frying foods. This alone is a good enough\nreason to use an air fryer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also saves time. Cooking bacon can get\nquite messy quite quickly. With the air fryer, I simply line it with aluminum\nfoil or parchment paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes the clean-up really easy and the\ndishwasher handles the rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is it not worth it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cooking bacon in an air fryer is the norm\nfor us. It is our go to method. However, if we are for example cooking a large\namount, we are limited by the space. In this situation, we would have to do it\nin bathes which may not be ideal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other reason is that it really depends on\nwhat you are doing. If we are cooking a \u2018full English\u2019 breakfast, we may opt to\ndo everything in one large skillet or grill pan. It just makes more sense to do\nit that way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I guess it really comes down to what you prefer\nto do. There is no downside to using your air fryer separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is another reason why it may not be feasible\nto use your air fryer\u2026white smoke! I will cover this in more detail further\ndown this page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My method for air fryer bacon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It really is simple to do. Follow this air\nfryer bacon method for perfect results every time;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 390F <\/li>
  2. Place your bacon into the basket in single layers. It doesn\u2019t really matter if you overlap it a little to get it in the basket<\/li>
  3. Cook for 10 minutes and check<\/li>
  4. Remove and place onto paper towels to remove any grease. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    What if you want crispy bacon in air\nfryer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You simply need to leave it in there for another\nminute and check. If you are not satisfied, put it back in the air fryer for\nanother 30 seconds. Keep repeating until you are happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Bacon in air fryer \u2026frequently asked\nquestions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    How long to cook bacon in air fryer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    You only need to cook your bacon for 10\nminutes. However, you get it to the level of crispiness that you are happy\nwith, you may need to leave it in longer. Cook for a further minute and then\nbursts of 30 seconds until you are happy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What temperature do I need to cook air\nfryer bacon at?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    I would recommend that you air fry it at\n400F but you can go down to 390F. I would keep the temperatures around that\nrange. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Is air fryer bacon healthier?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Yes, it is healthier because the fat and\nthe grease is draining away from the meat as it cooks. Essentially, it is doing\nthe same as if you were broiling it on a rack. The taste of the bacon also\ncomes out cleaner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Do I need to preheat my air fryer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To get the best results out of an air\nfryer, you should always preheat it. Remember, an air fryer is simply a\npowerful convection oven. You would cook something in a cold oven, right? You wouldn\u2019t\u2026you\nbring it up to temperature and put the food in carefully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It is also important as your food comes out\nlooking a lot more appetizing. It simply has a better look to it. If you didn\u2019t\npreheat first, its not the end of the world but the benefits of doing so make a\ndifference. Your bacon will come out looking so much better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How do I deal with frozen bacon in air\nfryer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Essentially, you cook it in exactly the\nsame way but you may just need to cook it for slightly longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What can I also cook my bacon with?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Bacon is so versatile. You should consider\ncooking bacon wrapped with scallops or chicken. Have you tried using turkey?\nDelicious combinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why does my air fryer smoke and how to\nstop it<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This is an issue that needs to be covered. I have to say that I have never encountered this issue with my Cosori air fryer<\/a>. However, I have discussed this issue with friends and it is a \u2018thing\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The issue comes when your air fryer starts\nreleasing thick white smoke through the drawer. It can be quite alarming if you\nwere to see that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This happens because the bacon contains\nhigh amounts of fat. Combine this with the power of an air fryer, it is\nessentially burning the fat. This is not limited to bacon, essentially any\nfoods high in fat may do the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If it does happen to you, simply open the\ndrawer and let the smoke out. Mop up the grease with a handful of paper towels.\nRemoving this grease may allow you to continue since the cause of the issue has\nbeen removed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There have been a few solutions suggested,\nincluding putting water in it and even salt to soak up the fat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As I said, personally I have never faced\nthis issue but it is something you should be aware of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, there you have it. This is how I cook\nbacon in air fryer. I hope you find it useful\u2026perfect for a quick snack or as\nmy husband will happily tell you\u2026a \u2018bacon butty\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    See you soon\u2026 Jayne x<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    It would be really nice if you could share\nthis article and image on your social media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s just a couple of clicks for you but it\nmeans the world to me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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