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3 rashers of cooked, browned lean bacon on a blue plate.
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Crispiest Bacon in Air Fryer

Make perfectly crispy bacon in air fryer with no mess! This easy method takes minutes and works for back bacon, rashers, or streaky bacon.
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Breakfast, mains
Cuisine: British
Servings: 1
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £0.75

Ingredients

  • 3 rashers of thick cut bacon

Cupboard Essentials

  • A light brush of rapeseed oil

Instructions

Turn the air fryer on to 350℉/180℃. Line the airfryer basket with foil.

  • Place the bacon slices into the air fryer in one layer with space between them. Lightly brush 1 side of the bacon with a tiny layer of rapeseed oil (less than 1 tsp)
  • Heat for 4 minutes, then rotate and heat for a further 4-6 minutes at 370°F/190°C, depending on your desired level of crispiness. For the last 2 minutes you can rotate again if one side seems crispier than the other.
  • Remove from the airfryer and optionally place on a paper towel to remove excess grease. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use foil to retain fat/moisture and prevent bacon from drying out.
  • Remove excess grease between batches to maintain optimal cooking conditions.
  • Space bacon evenly on foil, flipping halfway through for even cooking and allow air circulation.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g