It only takes less than 10 minutes to make bacon in the air fryer, and it’s much healthier than cooking it on the stove or in the oven.
There are different parts of pork that can be used to make bacon, like the loin or the ribs. Bacon is usually made from the belly.
Bacon is usually made from pork, but you can also find turkey bacon, which is a great option for people who don’t eat red meat.
Crispy greaseless bacon cooked to perfection is now easily achievable thanks to the air fryer function on the Breville Smart Oven. This convection cooking method infuses bacon with incredible flavor and texture without the mess and health downsides of traditional frying. Follow this guide to master air fryer bacon bliss with your Breville oven.
Why Air Fry Bacon in the Breville Smart Oven?
Cooking bacon in the air fryer mode offers several advantages:
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It creates crispy, crunchy bacon without needing any added oil.
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The hot air rapidly cooks and browns the bacon evenly
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It prevents greasy splatter associated with pan frying
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Bacon cooks faster, in just 8-10 minutes.
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It infuses more smoky bacon flavor into each bite.
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Air frying is a healthier cooking method overall.
For delicious bacon that’s light and crispy instead of greasy, air frying is the clear winner.
How to Air Fry Bacon Step-By-Step
Follow these simple steps for air fryer bacon success:
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Preheat oven to 425°F on air fryer setting.
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Cut bacon into 1/2-inch thick batons for even cooking.
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Place bacon pieces in a single layer on the air fry basket.
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Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking basket halfway.
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Remove when bacon reaches desired crispness.
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Drain on paper towels before serving.
That’s all it takes to make perfectly crisp, delicious bacon without the mess and fat of pan frying!
Air Fryer Bacon Cooking Tips
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Cook bacon in single layer batches to prevent sticking.
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Use thick cut bacon for best air fryer results.
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Shake basket midway to redistribute for even browning.
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Add extra cooking time for extra crispy bacon.
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Brush basket with oil if bacon sticking occurs.
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Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess grease after cooking.
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Let oven preheat fully before adding bacon.
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Adjust time based on your bacon preferences.
Amazing Air Fryer Bacon Recipes to Try
The air fryer bacon possibilities are endless! Here are some creative recipes to try:
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Candied Bacon – Brush sliced bacon with brown sugar glaze before air frying.
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Spicy Sriracha Bacon – Toss bacon pieces with sriracha before air frying.
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BBQ Bacon – Toss bacon with BBQ spice rub before air frying.
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Garlic Bacon – Toss bacon pieces with minced garlic before air frying.
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Maple Bacon – Brush bacon slices with real maple syrup before air frying.
Handy Air Fryer Bacon Serving Ideas
Don’t stop at just eating air fryer bacon strips! Use crispy air fried bacon to:
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Make epic BLT sandwiches
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Crumble over salads
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Top baked potatoes
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Sprinkle on pizza
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Include in omelets or quiches
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Fold into waffles or pancakes
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Add to mac and cheese
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Crumble into appetizer dips
With perfectly cooked air fryer bacon ready anytime, let the recipes and snack creativity begin!
Troubleshooting Air Fryer Bacon in Breville Oven
Having issues getting perfect results with your air fried bacon? Here are some quick troubleshooting tips:
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Bacon not getting crispy enough? Increase cook time by 2-3 minutes.
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Bacon sticking to basket? Make sure basket is lightly oiled first.
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Bacon cooking unevenly? Cut bacon into even sized pieces first.
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Bacon burning in spots? Don’t overload. Cook in single layer.
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Bacon losing crispness? Immediately transfer to paper towels after cooking.
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Bacon greasy? Pat slices dry before air frying to remove excess moisture.
With a few minor tweaks, you’ll be on your way to air fryer bacon excellence in no time!
Enjoy the Breville Air Fryer Bacon Difference
Leave the mess of pan frying behind and unlock a new world of crispy, crunchy, grease-free bacon bliss with your Breville Smart Oven’s air fryer mode. From maple bacon at breakfast to BLT’s for lunch, air fried bacon makes everything better. Once you discover how quick and easy it is to make perfectly cooked bacon in your oven, you may never go back to the stovetop again!
Help! How can I prevent it from splattering and smoking in the air fryer?
The high heat that makes smoke and oil splash is one of the worst things about cooking bacon.
No matter if you cook it on a pan, in the oven or air fryer, oil will splatter.
Unless you do this trick!
Add a thin layer of water on the drip tray/pan, enough to cover the surface.
The oil drips on the water as your air fry and it will not smoke or splatter anymore.
Traveling food tip: To make clean-up easier, put aluminum foil over the drip tray or pan before adding water on top of it.
I’ve found this to be the best way to keep the air fryer smoke-free while cooking bacon.
Some other tricks I heard were:
- Put a piece of bread on the tray or pan. I think this is a waste of food because you’ll probably throw away the bread afterward, unless you think it’s still good.
- Putting a wet paper towel on the tray or pan—I think this could be dangerous for fire Also, the water and oil would still get through the paper towel, leaving the drip tray or pan wet and oily.
How To Cook Bacon In Air Fryer
Air fried bacon is so simple to make!
Place strips of bacon on the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping.
You don’t need to oil the basket because the bacon produces enough oil.
How long does bacon take to cook in an air fryer? Bacon strips do not take long to cook at 400F (204C).
This has been tested with the Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven TOA-60. If you use a different Air Fryer, be sure to consult the manual on proper timing.
Some things to consider:
- You can cut down on the time or temperature if you don’t want it to be crispy.
- If you use thick-cut bacon, you’ll need to add more time (9 minutes) or heat (450F) to get it crispy. Vice-versa for thin strips of bacon.
Make some Air Fryer Garlic Bread, add some lettuce and tomatoes and you can have yourself a BLT!
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FAQ
What is the best temperature to air fry bacon?
Is it better to cook bacon in the oven or air fryer?
How long does it take to read a Breville Smart Oven air manual?
Breville Smart Oven Air User Manual View and Read online. AIR FRY FUNCTION. Est. reading time 26 minutes. Smart Oven Air Oven manuals and instructions online. Download Breville Smart Oven Air PDF manual.
How do I know if my Breville oven is ready to use?
At the end of the cooking cycle, the oven alert will sound, the START/CANCEL button backlight will go out and the LCD screen will illuminate blue. The oven is now ready to use. The Breville Smart Oven™ Air Fryer features Element IQ™, a cooking technology that creates the ideal environment for the food you’re cooking.
Can you make bacon in an air fryer?
You can make bacon in your air fryer, according to TikTok chef Skyler Paladino, aka @cookswithskye. You just have to make sure the machine is cleaned thoroughly and that you haven’t set the temperature too high. Paladino, who has nearly 180,000 followers, says bacon made in an air fryer tastes the same as it would in a frying pan.
What temperature should Bacon be fried at?
There’s some wiggle room depending on how thick your bacon is, what kind of machine you have and how you like your bacon done. Paladino — who likes his crispy — recommends air frying your bacon for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. (The smoke point for bacon is 400 degrees Fahrenheit, so you’ll want to keep it under that.)