Air Fryer Bacon with Brown Sugar and Smoked Paprika
This easy and delicious way to make bacon in the air fryer will soon become your new favorite!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 351kcal
Equipment
- paper towels
- chef's knife optional
- cutting board optional
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick cut bacon trimmed to fit the air fryer, if needed
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to your tastes
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or to your tastes
Instructions
- Lay the bacon strips in an even layer in the air fryer basket. **Note - you may need to work in batches depending on how much bacon you need to make.
- Sprinkle the bacon evenly with brown sugar, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Set the air fryer temperature to 400° and start the fryer.
- Check on the bacon every few minutes because all air fryers will vary in cooking times.
- After approximately 5 minutes, flip the bacon and continue cooking on the other side for an additional 3 - 4 minutes depending on how you like your bacon cooked.
- Once removed from the fryer, the bacon will crisp up as it cools.
- Continue the same process with the remaining bacon strips and the trimmed ends, if needed.
Video
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Cooked bacon may be frozen. Wrap tightly in an airtight freezer bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
