Air Fryer turkey bacon is so simple, it doesn't even need directions! Just add the ingredients into an air fryer basket cook until crispy on both sides. You can have healthy, crispy bacon in minutes.
You will love turkey bacon made in the air fryer. Making this recipe in the air fryer, makes the crispiest turkey bacon. And it's much healthier than pork bacon, and it is leaner than regular bacon.
Because it is leaner, it doesn't have the mess of the excess grease draining as it cooks. The best part of this recipe is that there is no prep time, making this a super fast breakfast.
If your mornings are like mine, the time flies by so fast. On a busy morning, I barely have time to grab coffee, much less make a healthy breakfast. Air fryer turkey bacon is a healthier option, and done in just a few minutes, and pairs perfectly with other breakfast foods like air fryer egg bites, or air fryer blueberry muffin bites. You can grab a healthy and delicious breakfast on the go.
Although eating turkey bacon as an alternative to pork bacon is a personal preference. If you want regular bacon, try following our air fryer bacon or air fryer twisted bacon recipes.
Both of these recipes are super easy and make the bacon have the perfect crispness. The air fryer makes bacon strips crispy, no matter what kind you make.
Turkey bacon isn't just a low carb breakfast with fewer calories. You can use this crispy turkey bacon for so many other delicious meals. You can add bacon strips to your breakfast potatoes, air fryer burgers, crumble in salads, or just have as a delicious keto snack.
What you need to make the Best Turkey Bacon
I make turkey bacon in my Cosori 5.8 Quart Air Fryer Oven. I can easily fit most of the package in the basket. Besides an air fryer, to make this recipe you need:
- Package of Turkey Bacon-I use Oscar Mayer Bacon.
I will say, this bacon does get very hot in the air fryer, so if you have tongs like these, they can make removing the hot turkey bacon a lot easier. If not, carefully use a fork.
How to Air Fry Turkey Bacon
- Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the bacon slices flat in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer. Try not to have them overlap in the basket.
- Air Fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, flip bacon halfway through the cooking process. Check the bacon after 10 minutes for crispiness. For crispier bacon, add another 1-2 minutes cook time.
- Remove bacon from air fryer, then place the bacon on paper towel to cool. Repeat in batches until all slices of bacon are cooked.
FAQ's
Uncured bacon doesn't contain nitrites. It technically is still cured with salt, so it's considered a little healthier, but can have higher sodium.
As you cook bacon, the grease will smoke when you cook it at a high temperature. Turkey bacon doesn't have that grease so it shouldn't smoke.
To store uneaten cooked bacon, label, and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. I save leftovers for quick breakfasts, or crumble a piece of bacon to make bacon bits for a garnish for other dishes. You can even use a slice of bacon or two, to add bacon into breakfast burritos. If you have several bacon slices leftover, you can use them in a blt sandwich too.
MORE BREAKFAST AIR FRYER RECIPES:
- French Toast
- Fried Eggs
- Breakfast Bowl
- Hash Brown Patties
- Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes
- Two Ingredient Bagels
Air Fryer Turkey Bacon
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 10 slices Turkey Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the bacon slices flat in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer.
- Air Fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, flip bacon halfway through the cooking process. Check the bacon after 10 minutes for crispiness. For crispier bacon, add another 1-2 minutes cook time.
- Remove bacon from air fryer, then place the bacon on paper towel to cool. Repeat until all slices of bacon are cooked.
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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