Best 11 Air Fryer Bacon Recipes

AIR FRYER 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.

AIR FRYER BACON-WRAPPED JALAPEñO POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 325°F (160°C).
• Wearing latex gloves, slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the seeds and membrane.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper with a rubber spatula. Transfer the cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a medium round tip or a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off.
• Pipe the cream cheese filling into each jalapeño half.
• Wrap each jalapeno in 1 strip of bacon.
• Working in batches, place half of the poppers in the air fryer and fry for 8-10 minutes, until the bacon is crispy. Repeat with the remaining poppers.
• Enjoy!

AIR FRYER BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combine softened butter, garlic, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place butter on a piece of wax paper and roll up rightly to form a butter log. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
• Lay one bacon strip flat on a piece of wax paper. Place chicken thigh on top of the bacon and sprinkle with garlic. Open up the chicken thigh. Place 1-2 tsp of the cold finishing butter in the middle of the chicken thigh. Tuck one end of bacon into the middle of the chicken thigh. Fold over the chicken thigh and roll the bacon around the chicken thigh. Repeat with remaining thighs and bacon.
• Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place chicken thighs in the basket of the air fryer and cook until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

AIR FRYER BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat air fryer to 350-degrees F.
• Collect asparagus into 8 bundles of 2 or 3 pieces. Wrap each bundle in a slice of bacon and transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining bacon.
• Working in batches, place the bundles in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
• Serves: 4 ; Calories: 69; Total Fat: 3 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Total Carbohydrate: 4 grams; Sugars: 2 grams; Protein: 6 grams; Sodium: 149 milligrams; Cholesterol: 10 milligrams; Fiber: 2 grams.

AIR FRYER BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place shrimp in a bowl, add steak seasoning, and toss to coat.
• Starting just above the tail, wrap half a piece of bacon around each shrimp. Place in the basket of the air fryer seam-side down.
• Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 5 minutes more.

AIR-FRYER BACON EGG CUPS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a small bowl, whisk 2 eggs, cream and pepper. Wrap 2 bacon strips around the inside edges of each of two 8-oz. ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. , Sprinkle each with half of the cheese and onions. Divide egg mixture between ramekins. Break 1 of the remaining eggs into each ramekin. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onion. Place ramekins on tray in air-fryer basket; cook until eggs are completely set, 15-20 minutes. Remove from basket; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

AIR-FRYER BACON CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a large bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seasoned salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., In batches, place burgers in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until a thermometer reads 160°, 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Remove burgers from basket. Top with cheese; cover until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar and honey; spread over cut sides of buns. Top bun bottoms with bacon, burgers, french-fried onions and, if desired, lettuce and tomato. Replace tops.

AIR-FRYER BACON-PEANUT BUTTER CORNBREAD MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 375°. Grease six 6-oz. ramekins with 2 tablespoons butter. For topping, in a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons butter, peanuts, 3 tablespoons bacon and brown sugar; set aside., In a large bowl, beat muffin mix, buttermilk and eggs. Microwave peanut butter and remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted; stir into batter. Fold in peanut butter chips and remaining 2/3 cup bacon. Pour into prepared ramekins; sprinkle with topping., Place ramekins on tray in air-fryer basket; cook until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from ramekins to a wire rack. Serve warm. If desired, drizzle with caramel ice cream topping.

AIR-FRYER BACON-BROCCOLI QUICHE CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Pour off drippings, reserving 2 teaspoons in pan., Add broccoli and onion to drippings in pan; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a small bowl, whisk eggs, parsley, seasoned salt and pepper until blended. Stir in cheese, tomato, bacon and the broccoli mixture. , Divide mixture evenly between 2 greased 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place ramekins on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.

AIR FRYER BACON-WRAPPED DATES

Steps:

• Place the air fryer close to an exhaust fan and preheat to 285 degrees F (140 degrees C).
• Place bacon onto a cutting board and slice in half crosswise. Stuff each date with 1 almond and wrap with 1/2 slice of bacon. Place the bacon-wrapped dates into the basket of the air fryer, end side down, not touching.
• Air fry until fat has been rendered, 10 to 11 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm.

HOT BEAN AND BACON DIP WITH AIR FRYER TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking dish.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble once cooled.
• Saute onion in the same skillet until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add green chiles and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add pinto beans; bring to a boil. Stir in chicken broth and chili powder. Reduce heat to low and mash beans. Let simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add bacon and stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Layer 1/2 of the bean mixture, 1/2 cup pepper Jack, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese into the prepared baking dish. Repeat layers.
• Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until cheese is melted or lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Cut each tortilla into fourths. Spray both sides of each tortilla with avocado oil. Place in air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 4 to 6 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more. Check your basket constantly because they can burn quickly. Sprinkle with salt and serve with hot dip.