Have you tried cooking turkey bacon in the air fryer? The air fryer cooks up super crispy turkey bacon in just minutes! Perfect for a busy morning breakfast!
Carbs in turkey bacon - under 1g per slice
This air fryer turkey bacon recipe is one of my favorite easy recipes. It's a quick and easy way to cook turkey bacon. You'll love turkey bacon cooked this way.
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Diet
Turkey bacon is keto at .3g carbs per slice.
See the nutrition facts label in the recipe card below.
Ingredients
All you need is turkey bacon.
- turkey bacon strips 🥓
Use bacon with no brown sugar or added sugar, to avoid a rise in blood glucose. There is no need for cooking spray.
See recipe card for quantities.
Equipment
To air fry turkey bacon, you'll need an air fryer. Cooking "in the air" results in the crispiest turkey bacon. Circulating air cooks both sides simultaneously. No need to flip the bacon.
- air fryer oven
- tongs for handling hot bacon
Instructions
Follow these steps for perfectly crispy turkey bacon.
Step 1: Arrange turkey bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Step 2: Air fry turkey bacon for 3 minutes at 400°F.
Step 3: Use tongs to pinch hot turkey bacon into "S" shapes.
Step 4: Air fry 3-5 minutes more at 400°F until desired crispness is reached.
Substitutions
- You can also cook pork bacon in an air fryer. For best results, follow this air fryer bacon recipe.
Serving suggestions
Serve air fried turkey bacon with air fryer scrambled eggs for breakfast! Turkey bacon strips are also great in a BLT sandwich.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat by air frying for 1 minute.
Top tips
- Wash hands after handling raw meat.
- Adjust cook time for desired crispiness.
- Use bacon with no sugar added.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Absolutely!
5-10 minutes.
Yes, you can cook frozen bacon in an air fryer. Air fry for an additional 5 minutes.
Air fryer turkey bacon recipe card
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 slices turkey bacon 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
Have you tried cooking turkey bacon in the air fryer? The air fryer cooks up super crispy turkey bacon in just minutes! Perfect for a busy morning breakfast!
Ingredients
4 slices turkey bacon
Instructions
- Arrange turkey bacon strips in the air fryer basket. Leave a space between strips.
- Air fry for 3 minutes at 400°F.
- Use tongs to shape bacon strips.
- Air fry 3-5 minutes more at 400°F until desired crispness is reached.
- Use tongs to transfer hot turkey bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
Notes
Use tongs to shape hot bacon into an "S" shape.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
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