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The easiest way to achieve perfectly crispy bacon with minimal mess, ready in minutes using your air fryer.
Essential Ingredients:
- Quality bacon: Regular or thick cut
- Nothing else needed - bacon creates own fat
- Optional seasonings for variation
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Detailed Instructions:
- Prepare Air Fryer
- Preheat to 375°F
- Clean basket thoroughly
- Ensure proper spacing
- Allow full preheat
- Arrange Bacon
- Place strips without overlapping
- Leave space between pieces
- Keep single layer
- Don't overcrowd
- Cook to Preference
- Regular cut: 7-10 minutes
- Thick cut: 10-12 minutes
- Check frequently
- Adjust time as needed
- Remove and Drain
- Transfer to paper towels
- Pat excess grease
- Let crisp slightly
- Serve immediately
Storage Tips:
Keeps 3-4 days refrigerated. Freezes well between parchment.
Perfect Pairings:
Use in sandwiches, salads, or breakfast dishes.
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Chef's Tips:
- Start with clean air fryer
- Don't overcrowd basket
- Drain fat between batches
- Pat dry before storing
Experience shows that proper spacing and temperature control create perfectly crispy bacon every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why air fryer bacon?
- Less mess than stovetop, no grease splatter.
- → How many strips at once?
- As many as fit without overlapping in basket.
- → Regular vs thick cut?
- Regular: 7-10 mins, Thick: 12-15 mins.
- → Need to preheat?
- Optional once familiar with your air fryer.
- → How to clean up?
- Most air fryer baskets are dishwasher safe.