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“When using an air fryer, exercise caution as bacon contains high levels of fat, which can lead to smoking or even flames in certain air fryer models," according to the pro. "To prevent this, you can work in smaller batches and ensure to drain the grease regularly during cooking in an airfryer.”
What is the best temperature to air fry bacon? ›
How Long to Cook Bacon in the Air Fryer
- Regular Cut Bacon – for softer bacon, air fry at 350˚F for 7 minutes, and for crispy bacon, cook 8 to 9 minutes.
- Thick-Cut Bacon – for softer bacon, air fry at 350˚F for 9-10 minutes, and for crispy bacon, cook 10-12 minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 °F (200 °C) for 5 minutes.
- Once the air fryer has preheated, lay slices of bacon in one layer in the air fryer basket. ...
- Air fry the bacon for 7-8 minutes until cooked and crispy. ...
- Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Also, make sure your air fryer is clean. Don't Worry About Foil. While you can line the basket with it if you like, I found the air fryer was very easy to clean even without it. If you use foil, ensure it's not touching any part of the heating element or fan.
Where does the grease go when you air fry bacon? ›
Unlike bacon that is cooked on a sheet pan in the oven, or in a skillet on the stovetop, the air fryer allows the bacon grease to drip into the pan below as it cooks, so the bacon strips will be less greasy when they are done.
What warning to anyone who cooks bacon in an air fryer? ›
The Mirror reports that bacon is not suitable for air frying due to the amount of fat it contains. In a conversation with Yahoo, dietitian Brenda Peralta warned: "It is a fatty food, and when it is cooked in an air fryer, the fat can drip down and cause smoke or splatter."
Is it better to air fry or pan fry bacon? ›
The air fryer heats bacon evenly while draining excess fat for that great crispy texture. Plus, unlike stovetop or oven cooking, the air fryer requires no added fat. You can also save the rendered bacon grease for other cooking purposes.
How do you keep bacon from rolling up in an air fryer? ›
If the strips do overlap, they probably won't all cook fully and evenly. Bacon doesn't normally blow around too much in an air fryer, but if you want to keep it from curling, you can place a small rack directly on top. I used the trivet from my Instant Pot.
Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer? ›
Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.
What food cannot be cooked in an air fryer? ›
7 Foods You Should Never Cook In Your Air Fryer
- Wet Batters. Those beer-battered onion rings, fries, fish cutlets, plus tempura veggies and more are not well suited for a crisp in the air fryer. ...
- Cheesy Items. ...
- Large, Bone-In Meat Cuts. ...
- Baked Goods. ...
- Greens. ...
- Raw Rice and Other Grains. ...
- Too Much of Anything.
It is a close second to the air fried, if only it had a tiny bit better texture! Last but not least, is the grilled bacon. Although it is super crispy, the bacon turned out pretty dry. A little too dry.
Why does my bacon curl up in the air fryer? ›
If the strips do overlap, they probably won't all cook fully and evenly. Bacon doesn't normally blow around too much in an air fryer, but if you want to keep it from curling, you can place a small rack directly on top.
How do you keep bacon from shrinking in an air fryer? ›
Next, slice the bacon strips in half (or don't, this is optional) and arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Bacon shrinks a lot while it's cooking so any overlapping corners should naturally move around. Cook the bacon for 8-9 minutes (depending on the thickness of your bacon).
