How Long to Air Fry Bacon

Lay strips flat without overlapping; cook in batches rather than layers.

375°F · 8–10 min

≈ 190°C · no flipping needed

Temperature: 375°F (190°C)
Time: 8–10 minutes — start checking at 8

Step by step

1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes.
2. Single layer. Arrange without crowding — air needs to reach every side.
3. Cook 8–10 minutes. No flipping needed.
4. Check doneness. Look for deep golden color and check a piece from the middle of the basket.

The tip that matters

Pour off rendered fat between batches to prevent smoking.

Times vary — here's why

Air fryers differ in wattage and basket size, so treat 8–10 minutes as a range, not a promise: check early the first time, then note what your machine needed. Quantity matters too — a full basket can add 2–3 minutes, and anything stacked will steam instead of crisp. Converting your own oven recipe instead? Use our air fryer conversion calculator.

More meat

Steak · Pork Chops · Hamburger Patties — or see the full air fryer cooking times chart.