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A plate of mouthwatering, golden-brown curly bacon strips with a beautiful curl

Curly Bacon in Air Fryer

Traci Wennerholm
Discover the secret to perfectly crispy bacon! Learn how to make twisted air fryer bacon for a delicious and satisfying treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
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Total Time 17 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 236 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces bacon
  • spices optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  • Twist each slice of bacon into a spiral shape.
  • Arrange the twisted bacon in the air fryer basket. Do not overlap the bacon slices.
  • Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 7-12 minutes, or until the bacon is as crispy as you like.
  • Remove the bacon from the air fryer and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess grease.

Notes

Cooking Time:
(Approximate)
  • Center cut bacon: 10-12 minutes 
  • Turkey bacon: 6-9 minutes 
  • Chicken bacon: 6-9 minutes 
  • Vegan bacon: 6-9 minutes 
  • Regular bacon: 10-12 minutes 
  • Thick cut bacon: 13-15 minutes 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 375mgPotassium: 112mgVitamin A: 21IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword curly bacon, ninja foodi air fryer bacon, twisted bacon air fryer
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