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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Turkey Bacon in Air Fryer

    Published: Sep 12, 2022 by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    meat on a plate.

    This Air fryer turkey bacon is hot, crisp and delicious, making it the perfect texture. Made in minutes and with less mess, it is the very best and will be your new go-to method to cook turkey bacon.

    pieces of turkey bacon on a plate.

    Air Fryer turkey bacon is a great on-the-go breakfast. Made in minutes, it's delicious and easy and really the best.

    This was inspired by our Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs on this site, and pairs well with these Air Fryer Eggs or Banana Pumpkin Muffins.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
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    Ingredients

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    a package of turkey bacon.
    • turkey bacon

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    raw turkey bacon

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 360*F. Place turkey bacon in the air fryer in a single layer, making sure there isn't any overlapping.

    raw turkey bacon in an air fryer basket.

    2. Place air fryer basket inside the air fryer and close the lid. Cook for 5 minutes without opening the lid

    half cooked turkey bacon.

    3. Open the lid. The meat should look like it's about halfway or slightly over halfway done. Flip the turkey bacon over and close the lid again. Cook for 3-5 additional minutes.

    cooked turkey bacon on some paper towels.

    4. Bacon is done when it reaches desired crispness. Place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil and moisture. Serve warm!

    Hint: For flexible, bendy bacon that is light in color, we recommend 4 minutes for the first round of cooking, then 2-4 minutes for the second round.

    Substitutions

    • Pork Bacon- you can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if desired.

    Variations

    • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish
    • Brussels Sprouts with Bacon- make a delicious side dish by air frying brussels sprouts then adding turkey bacon!
    • Maple - after the first round of cooking, remove bacon and toss in a one Tablespoon of real maple syrup (we like this one), then place back in the air fryer and cook until crisp. This way is delicious and creates a nice juicy crust on the bacon, but be warned, it is messy!

    Equipment

    You can use any air fryer, we use and love this one.

    The most important thing to remember is to only have the turkey bacon in a single layer when air frying!

    Storage

    Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 360*F for 1-2 minutes.

    These can also be stored in the freezer. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw completely then reheat in the air fryer at 360*F for

    Top tip

    Cooking time can vary not only by brand of air fryer, but by model too! You may need to cook shorter or longer depending on your air fryer.

    fingers holding a piece of meat.

    Recipe

    air fryer turkey bacon on a plate.

    Turkey Bacon in Air Fryer

    This Air Fryer Turkey Bacon is the absolute best! Hot and crispy, this will be your new go-to way to cook turkey bacon!
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    Prep Time 1 min
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Servings 5
    Calories/serving 217 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 air fryer

    Ingredients
     

    • 10 oz turkey bacon

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat air fryer to 360*F
    • Place turkey bacon in a single layer in the bottom of an air fryer basket
    • Place basket in air fryer and cook for 5 minutes
    • Open air fryer and flip turkey bacon. Cook and additional 2-5 minutes, depending on how crisp you like your bacon
    • Serve warm and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator (up to 5 days) or freezer (up to 2 months). Reheat in the air fryer at 360*F for 1-3 minutes until hot and crisp.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 17gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 1296mgPotassium: 224mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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    FAQ

    How to Cook Turkey Bacon?

    Turkey Bacon tastes best cooked in an air fryer. Cook at 360*F for 5 minutes, flip, and cook an additional 3-5 minutes.

    How to Cook Turkey Bacon in the Air Fryer?

    Cook in an air fryer at 360*F for 5 minutes. Flip the bacon then cook an additional 3-5 minutes until desired crispness is achieved.

    Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    1. Nicole

      September 12, 2022 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! We love our turkey bacon cooked in the air fryer. The texture is perfect and crisp! What dreams are made of.

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