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Learn how to make turkey bacon in the air fryer in under 5 minutes! It’s fast and easy and yields crispy and crunchy bacon every single time.
Air fryer turkey bacon is the easiest ever.
As much as I love regular bacon, I try to balance it out with healthier alternatives. This is where air fryer turkey bacon comes into the equation. It’s naturally just as crispy but with fewer calories and much less fat. The bonus is cooking it in the air fryer, which cuts down on the excess grease. (my #1 qualm with cooking bacon). Like air fryer bacon, the turkey version has less than 5 minutes of cooking time.
If you love cooking turkey in the air fryer as we do, try my air fryer turkey breast, air fryer turkey meatballs, and air fryer turkey burgers next.
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“I always use an air fryer for my bacon the best way to cook it. I often pair it with your air fryer soft boiled eggs“ – Carol
Key Ingredients
- Uncured turkey bacon. Choosing the right kind of turkey bacon is key. Pick thick-cut bacon that has minimal added fat and is nitrate-free. Also, check out the ingredient list and make sure there are no fillers or thickeners in them. I like to use Trader Joe’s turkey bacon as it’s the cleanest (no sodium nitrates!) and best-tasting.
- Cooking spray. Optional, but I sometimes spritz some oil in the air fryer basket before adding the bacon for maximum crispiness.
How to air fry turkey bacon
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Prep: Add the turkey bacon strips to the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer.
Step 2- Air fry the turkey bacon for 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Arman’s recipe tips
- You’ll know the turkey bacon is fully cooked once it’s golden brown and folds slightly.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, or the bacon won’t cook evenly. If the bacon won’t fit in there, cook it in batches.
- If the turkey bacon slices out greasy, place them on a paper towel just before serving.
- I love using disposable air fryer liners, which make cleaning up an absolute breeze. Don’t fret, though—the bacon will be just as crispy as you’d expect!
Frequently asked questions
Always cook bacon in the air fryer in batches, and never allow the slices to overlap.
More air fryer recipes to try
- Air fryer hamburgers
- Air fryer meatloaf
- Air fryer chicken wings
- Air fryer chicken thighs
- Air fryer lamb chops
- Air fryer brats
- Air fryer sausage links
Air Fryer Turkey Bacon
Ingredients
- 12 ounces turkey bacon thick cut
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180C/350F.
- Add a single layer of turkey bacon to the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Repeat the process until all the bacon is cooked up.
- If the bacon is a little greasy, you can place them on paper towel to soak up excess grease.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally published October 2022, updated and republished May 2024
I never knew you can make bacon in air fryer. My father will love it.
i just had a air fryer and now I feel I should try to fry my bacon here as it looks healthy and easy simple
i always use air fryer for my bacon the best way to cook it