Best 3 Air Fry Frozen Bacon Recipes

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Craving crispy, savory bacon but short on time? Look no further than air-fried frozen bacon! This revolutionary cooking method offers a quick, convenient, and healthier alternative to traditional frying or oven-baking. Say goodbye to greasy splatters and hello to perfectly cooked bacon strips that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through three mouthwatering air fryer frozen bacon recipes, each tailored to your culinary preferences. Whether you like your bacon extra crispy, infused with herbs, or coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, we've got you covered. Get ready to elevate your breakfast, lunch, or dinner with these irresistible air-fryer frozen bacon creations.

Let's cook with our recipes!

AIR FRYER BACON



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This is what I've found to be the optimal way for cooking perfectly crispy bacon in the air fryer.

Provided by Tammy Ritterskamp

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 1

½ (16 ounce) package bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Lay bacon in the air fryer basket in a single layer; some overlap is okay.
  • Fry for 8 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until bacon is crisp, about 7 minutes more. Transfer cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess grease.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 284.9 mg

AIR FRYER BACON



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Cook bacon in an air fryer to achieve a crispy texture with less fat. The perfect bacon sandwich starts here

Provided by Samuel Goldsmith

Categories     Lunch

Time 12m

Yield Makes 3-6 rashers

Number Of Ingredients 1

6 rashers streaky bacon, or 3 rashers back bacon

Steps:

  • Lay the bacon in a single layer in the base of an air fryer - be sure the layers aren't overlapping. The size of the air fryer basket will determine how many rashers you can cook at one time.
  • Set the air fryer to 200C and cook streaky bacon rashers for 6-10 mins - just-cooked bacon will take 6 mins, but crispier bacon will take 9-10 mins. Cook back bacon rashers for 4-8 mins, depending on your preference. If you are cooking in batches, remember that the second batch will usually be quicker as the air fryer has heated up.
  • Remove the bacon using tongs and put on kitchen paper to drain before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.88 milligram of sodium

AIR-FRYER BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS



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Bacon-wrapped scallops seem so decadent and fancy that often times I forget how easy they are to prepare. Paired with a pineapple quinoa, this elegant dinner can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes.-Laura Greenberg, Lake Balboa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
10 bacon strips
16 sea scallops (about 2 pounds), side muscles removed
1 cup drained canned pineapple tidbits

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, preheat air fryer to 400°. Arrange 8 strips of bacon in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 3 minutes or until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove and set aside. Add remaining 2 bacon strips; cook until crisp, 5-6 minutes. Finely chop crisp bacon strips. Cut remaining partially-cooked bacon strips lengthwise in half., Wrap a halved bacon strip around each scallop; secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle with remaining pepper., Arrange scallops in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until scallops are firm and opaque, 8-10 minutes. Discard toothpicks., Remove quinoa from heat; fluff with a fork. Stir in pineapple and chopped bacon. Serve with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right bacon: Look for bacon that is not too thick or too thin. A thickness of about 1/8 inch is ideal.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes before cooking the bacon.
  • Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper: This will help to prevent the bacon from sticking to the basket and make cleanup easier.
  • Cook the bacon in single layer: Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket with bacon. This will prevent the bacon from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the bacon for 8-10 minutes: The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the bacon and how crispy you like it.
  • Flip the bacon halfway through cooking: This will help to ensure that the bacon cooks evenly.
  • Drain the bacon on paper towels: Once the bacon is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and place it on paper towels to drain the excess grease.

Conclusion:

Cooking frozen bacon in air fryer is a quick, easy, and healthy way to enjoy bacon. The bacon comes out crispy and delicious, and it's much healthier than pan-fried bacon. With just a few simple steps, you can have perfectly cooked bacon in no time. So next time you're craving bacon, give this air fryer method a try. You won't be disappointed!

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