By Becky Hardin
Updated Jun 12, 2025
Whip up a batch of perfectly crisp bacon in a fraction of the time with this easy Air Fryer Bacon recipe! Simple to make without any mess, this will be your new favorite way to cook bacon.
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Crispy Air Fryer Bacon
Who doesn’t love bacon? No weekend breakfast is complete without a towering plate of bacon…and the mess that ensues. Next weekend, give air fryer bacon a try! It’s my go-to method for cooking crispy bacon without any oil splatters.
Once you cook bacon in the air fryer, you will never go back to any other method! So easy, extra crispy, hassle-free, hands-down delicious, and ready in less than 10 minutes!
This method is great for breakfast meal prep as cooked bacon keeps well in the refrigerator and is freezer-friendly. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find that meal prepping bacon means mornings are that much less stressful.
When the craving for bacon hits, I also like to make bacon crumbles and brown sugar bacon .
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- ▢ 16 ounces thick-cut bacon regular bacon is an option, too, just adjust the cook time, or use turkey bacon
Video
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Place a single layer of bacon slices flat in the air fryer basket. 16 ounces thick-cut bacon
- Air fry for 9 minutes. Check and continue cooking for 1-3 more minutes until desired doneness.
- Empty the grease from the fryer basket. Repeat the process for the remaining bacon.
Becky’s Tips
- Safely discard the grease or use it in another recipe, like bacon dripping gravy .
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Air Fryer Bacon Step by Step
Get the air fryer ready : Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
Add bacon to the air fryer : Place a single layer of bacon slices flat in the air fryer basket.
Cook the bacon: Air fry for 9 minutes. Check and continue cooking for 1-3 more minutes until desired doneness.
Empty the grease and repeat: Empty the grease from the fryer basket. Repeat the process for the remaining bacon.
How to Store
Make a big batch of bacon and keep it on hand for breakfast each morning. Once cooked, let the bacon cool, place it in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Enjoy it cold or reheat in the air fryer at 400°F for 1-2 minutes.
Wrap bacon in plastic wrap, place in an airtight container, and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Delicious on its own, bacon is a flavorful addition to soups, salads, and more. Use air-fried bacon in a hearty bacon corn chowder or add to our broccoli bacon salad . I also love the salty, umami flavor bacon adds to these BBQ baked beans with bacon .
more air fryer recipes we love
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
Air Fryer Donuts
Air Fryer Bacon
Ingredients
- 16 ounces thick-cut bacon regular bacon is an option, too, just adjust the cook time, or use turkey bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Place a single layer of bacon slices flat in the air fryer basket. 16 ounces thick-cut bacon
- Air fry for 9 minutes. Check and continue cooking for 1-3 more minutes until desired doneness.
- Empty the grease from the fryer basket. Repeat the process for the remaining bacon.
Video
Notes
- Safely discard the grease or use it in another recipe, like bacon dripping gravy .
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
