How long do you cook bacon in an air fryer?

Cook bacon at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes. Thick-cut needs 10–12 minutes. Pour off fat between batches.

What temperature do you air fry bacon at?

350°F (175°C) is the sweet spot for bacon in a basket air fryer.

350°F (175°C)temperature

8–10 mincook time

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
Arrange in a single layer with space between pieces — air needs to reach every side.
Cook for 8–10 minutes.
Shake the basket once or twice for even cooking.
Thick-cut needs 10–12 minutes. Pour off fat between batches.

Pro tip: Lay strips in a single layer; slight overlap is fine as they shrink.

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Instant-read meat thermometer — The only reliable way to know meat is safely done — every chart on this site assumes you check internal temperature.
Air fryer parchment liners — Keeps sticky foods (wings, cookies, cinnamon rolls) from welding to the basket and makes cleanup a 10-second job.
Oil sprayer / mister — A fine, even mist crisps breaded food without soaking it. Bottled sprays with propellant can damage nonstick coating.
Silicone-tipped tongs — Flip food without scratching the basket's nonstick surface.