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Home » Air fryer recipes » Air fryer turkey bacon

Air fryer turkey bacon

By Sachi | Published Jul 29, 2022 | Updated Jul 29, 2022 | Leave a comment!

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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!

Air fryer turkey bacon step 4 remove hot bacon with tongs
Best turkey bacon

Carbs in turkey bacon - under 1g per slice

Air fryer turkey bacon served with coffee and eggs side view
Cooked turkey bacon served with coffee and eggs

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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  • Carbs in turkey bacon - under 1g per slice
  • Diet
  • Ingredients
  • Equipment
  • Instructions
  • Substitutions
  • Serving suggestions
  • Storage
  • Top tips
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Air fryer turkey bacon recipe card
  • Yummy air fryer recipes... and more bacon

Diet

Turkey bacon is keto at .3g carbs per slice.

See the nutrition facts label in the recipe card below.

Air fryer turkey bacon cooked in air fryer basket
Air fryer turkey bacon cooked in air fryer basket

Ingredients

All you need is turkey bacon.

Air fryer turkey bacon ingredients
Air fryer turkey bacon ingredients
  • 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
Air fryer turkey bacon in air fryer basket wide shot
If you love bacon, try cooking bacon in an air fryer

Instructions

Follow these steps for perfectly crispy turkey bacon.

Step 1: Arrange turkey bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Air fryer turkey bacon step 1 arrange in air fryer basket
Leave room between slices

Step 2: Air fry turkey bacon for 3 minutes at 400°F.

Air fryer turkey bacon step 2 cook
Air fry on high heat

Step 3: Use tongs to pinch hot turkey bacon into "S" shapes.

Air fryer turkey bacon step 3 shape with tongs
Optional

Step 4: Air fry 3-5 minutes more at 400°F until desired crispness is reached.

Air fryer turkey bacon step 4 remove hot bacon with tongs
Use tongs to transfer hot turkey bacon to a paper towel lined plate.

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.

Air fryer turkey bacon served with coffee and eggs top view
Air fryer turkey bacon served with coffee and eggs

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat by air frying for 1 minute.

Air fryer turkey bacon on paper towel
Air fryer turkey bacon on paper towel

Top tips

  • Wash hands after handling raw meat.
  • Adjust cook time for desired crispiness.
  • Use bacon with no sugar added.

Frequently asked questions

Can you put bacon in an air fryer?

Yes. Absolutely!

How long does it take to air fry bacon?

5-10 minutes.

Can I put frozen bacon in the air fryer?

Yes, you can cook frozen bacon in an air fryer. Air fry for an additional 5 minutes.

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  • Author: Sachi
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 slices turkey bacon 1x
  • Diet: Diabetic
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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

Scale

4 slices turkey bacon


Instructions

  1. Arrange turkey bacon strips in the air fryer basket. Leave a space between strips.
  2. Air fry for 3 minutes at 400°F.
  3. Use tongs to shape bacon strips.
  4. Air fry 3-5 minutes more at 400°F until desired crispness is reached.
  5. 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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