Easy Air Fryer Thick Cut Bacon

Cooking thick cut bacon in the air fryer is quick, easy, and always crispy. Follow the steps below to make the best bacon using only an air fryer!

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer bacon, air fryer bacon recipe, air fryer thick cut bacon

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 10

Total Time 11

Servings

Author Ivory

Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once the air fryer is ready, add the bacon to the air fryer in a single layer.
Cook for 5 minutes, then flip the bacon and cook for an additional 5 minutes until crispy.
Remove the bacon from air fryer and place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb the excess grease.
Once cooled, enjoy with your favorite breakfast or dinner recipes!

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Store leftover bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a preheated air fryer of 375 degrees Fahrenheit until warm throughout.

Pro Tips:

Cook thick cut bacon for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for the perfect combination of crispy and soft. Cook for 9 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees for softer bacon and 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees for crispier bacon.
If using regular cut bacon, reduce the cook time to 7 to 9 minutes.
Expect bacon to get crispier as it cools.
The air fryer used to test this recipe was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers cook differently you may need to adjust the timing slightly depending on what air fryer you use.