Air Fryer Candied Bacon Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best temperature to air fry bacon? ›

Place bacon in air fryer

If you're using an oven-style air fryer, you'll want to put the bacon on an air-fry basket (basically a mesh rack) with either a solid pan or a piece of aluminum foil folded up on the edges underneath to catch any bacon grease drippings.

Tantalizingly crisp Air Fryer Bacon is hands-down the best bacon you'll cook! Use the air fryer to make crispy, evenly-cooked bacon, in less time and with less mess. So quick and easy, you can pull it off on a weekday morning!

Preheat the air fryer at 320°F for 5 minutes. Pour 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the air fryer to minimize smoke. Place bacon in a single layer into the preheated air fryer basket.

Easy cleanup: Most air fryer parts are dishwasher-safe. Extra crispy results, thanks to the high-speed circulation of hot air. Less fat: The bacon doesn't sit in its fat while cooking, since it drips off and through the basket.

Here's why: Bacon doesn't require any excess oil or butter to cook because it's so full of fat. So when hot air is circulated around the bacon, your air fryer will fill up with rendered bacon fat, which will then burn and maybe even release smoke from your machine.

You can store the cooked candied bacon in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Store it in an airtight container, such as a large zipper bag or plastic container with a lid. To reheat bacon in the microwave, place the bacon on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 30-60 seconds.

Candied bacon is made in-house using Applewood-smoked bacon. It's then coated with caramelized brown sugar and finished with a hint of black pepper. We used a similar combination of flavors in our Candied Bacon Crackers.

Candied bacon can be kept in the fridge for a few days and reheats well in a skillet over low heat.

Can you put paper towels in bottom of air fryer? ›

Yes, you can put a small piece of parchment paper or a paper towel in an air fryer to help absorb excess oil and prevent sticking, but it should be used sparingly and monitored to avoid any fire hazards. No worries about fire but paper towels have poor cohesion and will degrade in contact in contact with oil or water.

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.