Air Fryer Bacon
Temperature
350°F
175°C
Time
10 min
4-6 strips
Safe internal
145°F
63°C · piping hot
Prep
None
Cook
10 min
Total
10 min
Bacon in the air fryer means no fat spitting across the stovetop, and the grease drips away below so it's a little less greasy. Expect some smoke from the rendering fat - that's normal.
Ingredients
Quantities for 4-6 strips - the times on this page assume that much in the basket.
- 4-6 strips of bacon
How to air fry bacon
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Add the fresh bacon to the basket. A slight overlap is okay.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping the strips halfway through.
- Check it has reached a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) before serving.
Pro tip
Place a piece of bread under the basket to catch grease and stop smoke.
How to tell when it's done
Pull it just before it looks perfectly crisp, as it firms up while cooling. Thin bacon can be ready in eight minutes; thick-cut wants the full time and maybe a minute more.
Safe internal temperature
Cook to 145°F (63°C) at the thickest point. An instant-read thermometer is the only reliable way to confirm it.
Converting from an oven recipe
If your recipe is written for a conventional oven, lower the temperature by about 25°F (15°C) and reduce the time by roughly 20% to land near 350°F for 10 minutes. Need a different starting point? Use the conversion calculator.
Air fryer bacon: FAQ
How long does it take to air fry bacon?
Air fry bacon at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, flipping the strips halfway through. That's for 4-6 strips in a single layer; adjust slightly for a fuller basket or a different model.
What temperature do you air fry bacon at?
Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). If you're converting an oven recipe, that's roughly 25°F (15°C) below the oven temperature, with the time cut by about 20%.
Do I need to preheat the air fryer for bacon?
A 2-3 minute preheat gives the most accurate timing and the best browning, but it isn't essential - if you skip it, add a minute or two to the cook time.
What's the safe internal temperature for bacon?
Cook bacon to a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), measured at the thickest point with an instant-read thermometer. Cooking time is a guide; internal temperature is what confirms it's safely done.