How to Cook Bacon
Air fryers have revolutionized the way we cook food. They are a great appliance to have in your kitchen because they can cook a variety of dishes quickly and with little to no oil. One dish that can be easily prepared in an air fryer is bacon. Here’s how you can make crispy bacon using an air fryer.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Tongs or spatula
- Brush for oil
Ingredients
- Bacon
- Salt and pepper
- Burger toppings (lettuce, tomato, cheese, etc.)
- Cooking oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Lay the bacon in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping the bacon halfway through the cooking time.
- If you prefer your extra bacon crispy, cook for an additional minute or two.
- Remove the bacon from the air fryer basket and place it on a paper towel to absorb any excess grease.
- Once the bacon is cooked, use tongs to remove it from a grill and place it over a plate lined with paper towels to remove any excess grease.
Notes
Time to cook the bacon:
Cook the bacon for 10-15 minutes or until it reaches your desired level of crispiness. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of the bacon and the temperature of your grill.
Grill Temp for Bacon:
The ideal temperature for grilling bacon is between 375-400°F. This temperature range is hot enough to cook the bacon evenly and create a crispy exterior without burning it. Cooking bacon at lower temperatures will result in chewy and undercooked bacon, while higher temperatures can cause the bacon to burn and become overly crisp.
The ideal temperature for grilling bacon is between 375-400°F. This temperature range is hot enough to cook the bacon evenly and create a crispy exterior without burning it. Cooking bacon at lower temperatures will result in chewy and undercooked bacon, while higher temperatures can cause the bacon to burn and become overly crisp.
One way to ensure that your grill is at the right temperature is to use an instant-read thermometer. This handy tool can measure the temperature of the grill and the bacon to ensure that everything is cooked to perfection. Simply insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the bacon slice and check the temperature. Once it reaches 165°F, the bacon is safe to eat.