Cooking bacon rashers in the air fryer is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to get crispy, perfectly cooked bacon. The air fryer allows the bacon to crisp up quickly without the mess of frying in a pan or heating up the oven. It’s a great option when you want bacon without much hassle. Plus, it’s less greasy, and you can easily control the crispiness!
Ingredients:
- 8–10 strips of bacon rashers (adjust based on your air fryer size)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the bacon cooks evenly and crisps up perfectly.
- Arrange the Bacon: Lay the bacon strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to cook the bacon in batches. Make sure the strips don’t overlap to allow the air to circulate and crisp up the bacon.
- Cook the Bacon: Cook the bacon at 375°F (190°C) for about 8-12 minutes. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the bacon and your air fryer model. Check the bacon after 8 minutes and adjust the time if you like it extra crispy. You can flip the bacon halfway through for more even crisping, but it’s optional.
- Drain Excess Fat: Once the bacon is crispy and golden, remove it from the air fryer and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess fat.
- Serve: Serve the bacon rashers immediately while they are hot and crispy! You can pair them with breakfast items like eggs, pancakes, or in sandwiches.
Tips:
- Bacon Thickness: Thicker bacon might need a couple more minutes, while thinner bacon cooks faster. Keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking.
- Crispiness: For extra crispy bacon, you can add 2-3 more minutes to the cook time.
- Clean Up: Be sure to clean your air fryer basket after cooking bacon, as there will be bacon grease that can build up during cooking.
Cooking bacon in the air fryer makes for an easy, quick, and mess-free way to enjoy this breakfast favorite