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Air Fryer Bacon (Perfectly Crispy Every Time)

8–12 slices bacon (regular-cut or thick-cut)
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 –12 slices bacon regular-cut or thick-cut

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer if required by your model.
  2. Arrange bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, slightly overlapping if needed.
  3. Cook until the bacon reaches your desired crispness, checking halfway and flipping if necessary.
  4. Carefully remove bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease.
  5. Let rest briefly before serving—the bacon will crisp up more as it cools.

Notes

Cooking time varies by air fryer and bacon thickness.
Drain excess grease during cooking if smoke appears.
Bacon continues to crisp after removal—don’t overcook.