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    Home » Blog » Breakfast » Twisted Air Fryer Bacon

    Twisted Air Fryer Bacon

    March 14, 2022 by burntapple Leave a Comment

    So this one time I was watching Tik Tok…

    And I ended up buying a new air fryer. 

    Then trying bacon in the air fryer. 

    And then twisting bacon before cooking it in the air fryer. 

    Thank you TikTok. 

    (GF, DF, soy free, nut free, FODMAP)

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    What Air Fryer Should I Use?

    When I first married my husband he had a small air fryer that wasn’t cutting it for our family. Like everything we own, the teenagers learned how awesome the air fryer was. But when I used it I had trouble eating anything cooked in the air fryer because gluten crumbs mixed with gluten free crumbs in the air fryer and I ended up with a gluten belly baby after eating anything made in the air fryer. 

    I’m now in a very large blended family consisting of three dogs, four kids (one a never ending hungry teenager!) and two tired parents, I was looking for the largest air fryer I could possibly find to feed all of us at once. I found the PowerXL double air fryer and I loved that it had two sides to it. Would it work though for my gluten free needs? 

    Power XL Double Air Fryer

    One side of the air fryer became dedicated to gluten and the other gluten free. And fries. It’s held up well so far. 

    QUICK AND EASY POWERXL AIR FRYER TUTORIAL. 

    Air Fryer or Baked?

    Directions are given for baking bacon in the oven in the recipe instructions, however this recipe will mainly focus on using the air fryer for cooking.

    What Type of Bacon?

    This type of bacon works great with:

    • Center cut bacon
    • Turkey bacon 
    • Chicken bacon
    • Vegan bacon
    • Regular bacon
    • Thick cut bacon

    Thick cut bacon can be used, the cooking time will just need to be adjusted. But I found it to be extremely hard to crisp. Also note that vegan, turkey and chicken bacon may not crisp like regular bacon does in the air fryer or oven.

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    Why Did You Twist Your Bacon?

    Answer #1: It looks fancy. 

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    Answer #2: According to air frying research conducted by Brandie of the The Country Cook, “twisting bacon results in an even cook of the baon making every bite crisp and delicious. It also keeps the bacon moist due to some of the bacon drippings getting caught in the twist of the bacon.” 

    I have peer reviewed Brandie’s research and concur. It was amazing! 

    Also this is a picture of bacon, not a decorative dog poop picture. Thanks son and husband for your artistic interpretation. Also wanted to clarify that as well. 

    Bacon FAQ

    How long can I store cooked bacon? 

    We recommend only storing it a few days in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat just pop it in the air fryer for a couple of minutes. Sometimes we will crumble it up and use it in salads or meals too. 

    Can you freeze cooked bacon?

    You can. I don’t recommend it. If I do I’ll cut the bacon into bits and then freeze it so I can use it for salads or meals later. 
    biscuit breakfast cups air fryer bacon twisted gluten free dairy free

    Twister Air Fryer Bacon

    So this one time I was watching Tik Tok…And I ended up buying a new air fryer.  And trying bacon in the air fryer.  And then twisting bacon before cooking it in the air fryer.  Thank you TikTok. (GF, DF, soy free, nut free, FODMAP)
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings

    Equipment

    • 1 air fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 ounces bacon
    • pepper, to taste

    Notes

    Twist each strip of bacon tightly to form a rope. Place the twisted bacon into the air fryer basket, making sure the bacon does not touch. Season your bacon with some pepper if desired. 
    Cook your bacon in the air fryer at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.(See approximate cooking times in notes) Check bacon for desired crispness. Cook for an additional 1-3 minute intervals  until bacon reaches it’s desired crispyness. 
    Remove bacon from air fryer with tongs and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain any excess fat. 
    Optional Oven Method: Place bacon on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Twist bacon into a rope and place on parchment paper. Bake for approximately 40 minutes, flipping the bacon half way through cooking time. Remove bacon from oven when desired crispyness is reached and with tongs move bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. 
    Serve. 
    Cooking Time:
    (Approximate)
    • Center cut bacon: 10-12 minutes (air fryer), 40 minutes (oven)
    • Turkey bacon: 6-9 minutes (air fryer), 30 minutes (oven)
    • Chicken bacon: 6-9 minutes (air fryer), 30 minutes (oven)
    • Vegan bacon: 6-9 minutes (air fryer), 30 minutes (oven)
    • Regular bacon: 10-12 minutes (air fryer), 40 minutes (oven)
    • Thick cut bacon: 13-15 minutes (air fryer) 50 minutes (oven)
     
    Keyword air fryer, bacon, oven baked
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