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Air Fryer Bacon (Perfectly Crispy, No Mess)

Crispy, evenly cooked bacon made easily in the air fryer—no splatter, no flipping over a hot pan. This simple method delivers consistent results fast, whether you like your bacon crisp or slightly chewy. Perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or adding bacon to your favorite dishes.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Bacon strips regular-cut or thick-cut

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer briefly to ensure even cooking.
  2. Arrange bacon strips in a single layer in the basket, cutting in half if needed to fit. Slight overlap is fine, but avoid stacking.
  3. Cook at a moderate temperature, checking partway through. Flip or rearrange if needed for even browning.
  4. Continue cooking until bacon reaches your preferred doneness.
  5. Remove bacon carefully and place on paper towels to absorb excess grease. Let rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Regular-cut bacon cooks faster; thick-cut needs extra time.
Bacon crisps more as it cools.
Cook in batches for best results.