Turkey Bacon in Air fryer | Crispy & Delicious

YieldPreparation timeCook timeTotal time
2 servings 0 minutes 8 minutes 8 minutes

This recipe is perfect for everyone looking for healthier meals while at the same time enjoying delicious foods such as bacon. Therefore, turkey bacon cooked in an air fryer is a great way to enjoy it without the guilt of eating fat. Let’s get started!

Instructions

1. Place the turkey bacon pieces in the air fryer basket, trying not to overlap the strips because they won’t cook evenly. Do not spray oil, bacon contains grease.

2. Cook at 400ºF (204ºC) for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. If you like them crispier, cook 3 minutes longer.

3. Serve with eggs, vegetables, toast, waffles or bread.

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Can you cook turkey bacon in the air fryer?

You don’t hesitate to use air fryers, of course. This is the best way to cook bacon, you won’t believe how much fat you’ll get rid of once you fry it. If you’re looking for healthier meals that are still tasty, prepare them in an air fryer.

Using its technology, you can also cook thick or thinly cut bacon, as well as pork or turkey bacon. Additionally, it is so useful that it can as well get crispy or softer turkey bacon. Depending on your preferences, of course.

How long does it take to air fry turkey bacon?

It depends on how crunchy you like it, as well as how powerful your air fryer is. If you set 350ºF (176ºC) it takes about 8 minutes for normal cooking. In case you love crispy bacon, cook 1-2 minutes more.

How to cook turkey bacon in the air fryer?

It’s so simple and fast. You won’t even have to worry about making a mess. Everything will be so tidy and clean.

  1. Lay the bacon strips out along the basket, avoiding crowding it. It’s not necessary to spray oil.
  2. Cook 400ºF (204ºC) for 6 minutes. You will hear them zizzling once they are cooking. If you look at them about halfway through the process, you will see them shrinking. If they’re still soft when the time is up and you want them very crispy, add another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Remove them from the air fryer and wipe them dry to remove grease. This method of cooking bacon in an air fryer will make it the healthiest bacon you’ve ever tasted.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

What can you fry turkey bacon with?

Well, it might wrap different foods in bacon. As an example, you can enjoy delicious asparagus wrapped in bacon, chicken breast, shrimps, jalapeño peppers, tenderloin or scallops. As an additional option, you can prepare it with Brussels sprouts and eggs. By the way, one of my favorite ways to eat eggs is scrambled with pork bacon.

How to make candied turkey bacon?

This recipe requires an extra ingredient, brown sugar or honey. After this, rub both sides with sugar or honey and cook. Then, serve as a sweet appetizer. Though I prefer a salty taste over this, I’m pretty sure some people like it in this way.


Cooking chart for turkey bacon

ModelCooking timeTemperature
Cosori6 minutes, regular
9 minutes, extra crispy
400ºF (204ºC)
6-8 minutes thin bacon
8-11 minutes thick cut bacon
+1-2 minutes for extra crispy
350ºF (176ºC)
Philips11-13 minutesPreheat
400ºF (204ºC)
Power air fryer oven pro8 minutes370ºF (188ºC)
Gourmia8 minutes400ºF (204ºC)
Gowise USA12 minutes400ºF (204ºC)
Cook’s essentials 12Qt15 minutes460ºF (237ºC)
Power XL6-8 minutesPreheat
375ºF (191ºC)
Philips XXL10 minutes392ºF (200ºC)
Instant pot air fryer lid15 minutes400ºF (204ºC)
Power XL vortex 10 qt
air fryer pro oven
20 minutes
+2-4 extra crispy
360ºF (182ºC)
Emeril Lagasse 360 XL13 minutesPreheat
425ºF (218ºC)
Secura electric9 minutes375ºF (191ºC)
Power air fryer oven 36010 minutes400ºF (204ºC)
Oster digital12 minutes400ºF (204ºC)
Black & decker air fryer oven23 minutes425ºF (218ºC)
Philips10 minutes392ºF (200ºC)
Instant vortex plus
air fryer oven
7 minutes400ºF (204ºC)
Chefman12 minutes390ºF (199ºC)
Nuwave Brio 14qt
air fryer oven
17 minutes400ºF (204ºC)
Ninja foodi15 minutes390ºF (199ºC)
Cosori smart air fryer
toaster oven
14 minutesPreheat
400ºF (204ºC)
Breville13-15 minutesPreheat
420ºF (215ºC)
Bella16 minutes380ºF (193ºC)
Cuisinart8-9 minutes350ºF (176ºC)

Air Fryer Turkey Bacon

This recipe is perfect for everyone looking for healthier meals while at the same time enjoying delicious foods such as bacon. Therefore, turkey bacon cooked in an air fryer is a great way to enjoy it without the guilt of eating fat. Let's get started!
Prep Time0 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried, air fryer, bacon
Servings: 2
Calories: 70kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 6 thin cut turkey bacon

Instructions

  • Place the turkey bacon pieces in the air fryer basket, trying not to overlap the strips because they won't cook evenly. Do not spray oil, bacon contains grease.
  • Cook at 400ºF (204ºC) for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. If you like them crispier, cook 3 minutes longer.
  • Serve with eggs, vegetables, toast, waffles or bread.

Notes

Calories were estimated using an online nutrition calculator. As a rough guide, it is not intended to replace the advice of a professional dietitian. The exact values can vary depending on the exact ingredients used.

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