Frozen bacon in air fryer straight from the freezer makes cooking bacon so easy. And I have found it is the best way to prepare it. Making crispy bacon has never been so easy. With only one ingredient and little cook time, your time in the kitchen should be brief. This is a great alternative to cooking on the stove top or in the oven. And it saves time on cleanup as it makes less of a mess.
There are so many options when it comes to serving bacon. Serve up a plate of this crispy bacon alongside eggs, toast or pancakes. Or crumble some up and sprinkle it over your salad or baked potato. You can also serve it for a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich. With so many options, there should be something for the whole family to enjoy.
One added thing I love to do with bacon, is to simply dip it in maple syrup. It is so very good.
It is perfect for busy mornings and evenings. Especially when the kids are getting ready to leave for school. And also, on busy school nights when you need to leave for sporting events. Additionally, it is a great choice too for breakfast before work. This frozen bacon in an airy fryer is a game changer.
Another incredible tasting bacon is this honey jalapeno bacon recipe.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- There is only one ingredient.
- No thawing out the frozen bacon.
- Makes little mess.
- Air fry bacon for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
- Makes the crispiest bacon.
Ingredient for this Easy Air Fryer Bacon!
- frozen bacon- I chose hickory smoked.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions for This Easy Air Fryer Bacon Recipe!
Additionally, to help elevate the level of crispiness, gently pat the bacon with a paper towel.
Hint: There will be some bacon grease on the foil. Take extra care when moving the basket and pan so that it does not spill out.
The cooking time may vary a little bit. Depending on if they are thick bacon strips or thin bacon strips and the kind of air fryer you use.
Equipment
- airfryer
- air fryer basket
- air fryers pan
- aluminum foil
- tongs
- paper towel
- plate
- airtight container
Storage
Store leftover bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy the next day or for up to three days. To help keep the crispy texture, try air frying leftover bacon at 350 degrees for 2-3 minutes until warm.
Frugal Tip
This recipe calls for just one ingredient. Wait until it goes on sale to purchase and to possibly stock up on it.
FAQ
Yes, you can cook bacon from frozen in an air fryer. Place the block of frozen bacon on a foil lined air fryer basket over an air fryer pan.
It can be a little messy. There will be some bacon grease on the foil. Take extra care when moving the basket and pan so that it does not spill out.
Related
Looking for other easy air fryer recipes like this? Try these:
- canned green beans in air fryer
- Buffalo Wild Wings potato wedges recipe
- Tyson batter dipped chicken breast tenders air fryer
Frozen Bacon in Air Fryer Straight from the Freezer!
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 air fryer basket
- 1 air fryers pan
- aluminum foil
- Tongs
- paper towel
- 1 plate
- 1 Airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounces sealed package of bacon
Instructions
- First, place a piece of aluminum foil on air fryer basket and place unwrapped bacon frozen, on top of it. Then place the air fryer basket over top an air fryer pan.
- Second, air fry the bacon at 375 degrees for approximately eight minutes and then carefully remove from the air fryer.
- Then, using tongs, separate each of the bacon into individual strips, placing in a single layer. Be sure to not overlap them. If you do not have enough room in the basket, you may need to air fry a couple of batches.
- Continue air frying the bacon slices for about twenty minutes. Finally, carefully remove the cooked bacon from air fryer and place on a paper towel lined plate.
- Additionally, to help elevate the level of crispiness, gently pat the bacon with a paper towel.
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