Air Fryer Turkey Bacon

We love making turkey bacon. We have cooked it in the microwave and on the skillet. Which results in grease splatter stove top and a skillet to clean. Making air fryer turkey perfect for busy mornings and makes for easy cleanup.

Turkey bacon is a healthier alternative and has fewer calories to regular pork bacon. In fact my kids prefer over it regular bacon. Using the air fryer has been a game changer when reheating and cooking recipes. These are some of our other favorites – Air Fryer Steak, Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls and Air Fryer Fried Shrimp.

Why We Love Air Fryer Cooking

We have love making food in the air fryer. I was hesitate to try it as I thought surely it can’t be as good as a traditional fryer but I think it might be even better!  Now I love cooking in the air fryer.

Essentially, the air fryer moves air quickly over food similar to broiling it in an oven that it gives the food a similar tastes to food that has been fried in oil. It is crispy and delicious without all of the oil and less mess.

We cook frozen foods, chicken wings, and leftover pizza in an air fryer. It is easy enough for my kids to cook something in it with limited supervision. Turkey bacon is so much easier in the air fryer as it cooks up perfectly crispy.

Ingredients You Need

• Turkey Bacon – Choose a uncured brand of turkey bacon.
• Cooking Spray – Adding extra oil is optional but helps to maximize the crispiness. You can also add a layer of parchment paper.

Scroll to the bottom for the full list of ingredients in the recipe card.

How to Cook Turkey Bacon in the Air Fryer

• Step 1 – Prepare Air Fryer – Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F.  If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, then run the air fryer for 5 minutes at 360 degrees F. 

Step 2 – Add Bacon to Air Fryer – Place the slices of turkey bacon in a single layer at the bottom of the air fryer.  You can easily place however many will fit without overlapping. 

Step 3 – Air Fry Turkey Bacon – Cook for 5 minutes at 360 degrees F.  Cooking time will vary. Then flip the bacon and cook the bacon for 4-5 more minutes depending on how you like your bacon.  4 minutes for softer bacon and 5 minutes for crispier bacon. 

• Step 4 – Cool Bacon – Place crispy turkey bacon on a paper towel lined plate to cool and to remove an excess grease. Bacon will continue to get crispy as it cools.
• Step 5 – Continue cooking the rest of bacon – Continue this process until all the bacon is cooked. 
• Step 6 – Serve and Enjoy – Then serve air fryer bacon warm and enjoy! 

Turkey Bacon Air Fryer Tips

• Serving Size – The serving size is for 2 pieces of bacon. Your air fryer will probably hold about 3 pieces at a time.
• Single Layer – When adding the turkey bacon to the air fryer, make sure to place in a single layer. This ensures that the entire bacon cooks.
• Turkey Doneness – Every air fryer is going to cook differently. Watch turkey bacon closely while cooking it. It may not take as long and make note of it for cooking bacon in the future.
• Best Turkey Bacon Options – We recommend using turkey bacon that is uncured meaning it doesn’t have sodium nitrates in it. We like Applegate Turkey Bacon or Butterball which are both uncured turkey bacon.
• Air Fryer Recommendations – If you are in the market for a new air fryer, check out these 5 Best Cheap Air Fryers. They even have the basket style air fryer that we love.

How Long to Cook Turkey Bacon in the Air Fryer

Cooking turkey bacon in the air fryer doesn’t take long. It is perfect for when you need an individual serving and can quickly cook for your side. Cook bacon for about 5 minutes and flip then cook for additional 5 minutes.

Depending on how crispy you want it, cook it less or more than the 10 minutes.

Ways to Use Turkey Bacon

• Breakfast – If you are looking for a healthier option for bacon, make turkey bacon with a side of Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs. We even serve turkey bacon as an easy side dish with Cinnamon French Toast.
• Protein Snack – If you are needing more protein in your diet, turkey is the perfect afternoon snack.
• Turkey Bacon Sandwich – Make a turkey bacon sandwich. Add lettuce and tomatoes for the ultimate BLT sandwich.
• Top Bake Potato – We love making loaded bake potatoes. Crumble cooked pork bacon on top for added flavor and crunch.
• Salads – Make a salad and crumble up turkey bacon to serve on top.

FAQ

How to Store Air Fried Bacon

This bacon is best served fresh but you can refrigerate the leftover turkey bacon in an airtight container. Enjoy the leftovers within about 4-5 days.