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Bacon in the Air Fryer (Back Bacon UK and Streaky Bacon US)

Air fryer bacon is a quick and easy way to enjoy perfectly cooked bacon with no messy cleanup.
If you are looking for a healthier lower-fat cooking method, cooking bacon in the air fryer is a great choice.
Air fry back bacon UK or for the lowest fat option, use bacon medallions. Or you can cook the crispiest bacon using US streaky bacon.
Adjust cooking timing depending on the type of bacon used and its thickness to suit your desired outcome.
Not only is it healthier, but it is also easy to clean up with no greasy splatters.
Prep Time2 minutes
Active Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Kids, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: air fry bacon, air fryer bacon, air fryer bacon recipe, back bacon, bacon medallions, crispy bacon, how long to cook bacon in the air fryer, streaky bacon, uk bacon in air fryer
Yield: 3 People
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food

Equipment

Ingredients

Use your choice of bacon from the ingredients list below

  • 1 pack Back Bacon
  • 1 pack Streaky Bacon
  • 1 pack Bacon Medallions

Instructions

British Back Bacon Rashers

  • Place the slices of bacon in a single layer in to your air fryer tray or basket.
    Turn the air fryer on to 200°C / 400°F. There is no need to preheat.
    Three slices of back bacon in a air fryer ready to be cooked
  • Cook for 8 - 10 minutes.
    Open the drawer to check, time may vary dependent on the thickness of the back bacon and how you like it cooked.
    The picture shown was air fried for 8 minutes using thick cut bacon.
    Three slices of back bacon in a air fryer cooked

Bacon Medallions

  • Place medallions in a single layer on the air fryer basket/ tray.
    There is no need to preheat the air fryer.
    Four bacon medallions in a air fryer ready to be cooked
  • Cook at 200°C / 400°F for 6 - 8 minutes
    Check and cook longer to your desired amount of doneness.
    Bacon medallions shown here took 6 minutes in the air fryer.
    Four bacon medallions in a air fryer cooked

American Streaky Bacon Rashers

  • Place streaky bacon rashers in a single layer in the air fryer tray or basket.
    To achieve extra crispy streaky bacon results, I recommend preheating first.
    5 slices of streaky bacon in a air fryer
  • Cook for 6-8 minutes, you can check at anytime to see if it is done to your liking.
    The streaky bacon shown in this picture was air fried for 6 minutes.
    5 slices of streaky bacon cooked in a air fryer

Video

Notes

If your air fryer tray or basket is not non-stick you may need a spray of oil before you place the bacon down.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer tray as the bacon will not cook evenly.
Cook in multiple batches if more needed. 
Nutritional information in this air fryer bacon recipe has been calculated for bacon medallions.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Protein: 21g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2000mg