how long to air fry bacon
You’ll usually air fry bacon for about 7–10 minutes, but it depends on thickness, temperature, and how crispy you like it.
Quick Scoop: How long to air fry bacon
- Regular/thin bacon: 7–9 minutes at 350–360°F for crispy, 6–7 minutes if you like it softer.
- Thick-cut bacon: 10–12 minutes at 350°F, or about 12–14 minutes at 360°F for extra crispy.
- Streaky rashers (UK‑style): Around 5–8 minutes at 350–360°F depending on crispiness.
- Back bacon: About 8–10 minutes for just cooked, up to 10–14 minutes for really crisp.
Most people find a sweet spot around 8–10 minutes total, checking at the 6–7 minute mark so it doesn’t suddenly go from perfect to burnt.
Simple step-by-step
- Preheat (optional, but consistent): Set air fryer to 350–360°F (about 180°C).
- Lay bacon in a single layer, no major overlapping.
- Start with:
- 7 minutes for regular cut
- 10 minutes for thick cut
- Open the basket, check doneness, and add 1–2 minutes at a time until it looks how you like it.
- Move bacon to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.
Mini tips for best results
- Don’t use parchment under raw bacon in many baskets; fat needs room to drip and hot air to circulate.
- Empty or wipe out the grease between batches to avoid smoke.
- The second batch often cooks a bit faster because the air fryer is fully hot, so check earlier.
TL;DR: For “set and forget,” try 8 minutes at 360°F for regular bacon or 12 minutes for thick cut, then adjust by a minute next time to dial in your perfect strip.
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