Name: Ninja Foodi Bacon
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces Bacon (thick cut, 1/8")

Making perfect bacon has never been easier than with the Ninja Foodi. This game-changing method delivers crispy, mouthwatering strips in just 10 minutes, without the messy stovetop splatter.

Whether you’re whipping up a hearty weekend breakfast or meal prepping for the week, this foolproof technique guarantees consistently delicious results. With 11g of protein per serving and the irresistible aroma of perfectly cooked bacon, your kitchen will become everyone’s favorite breakfast destination.

Ingredients for Perfect Air Fried Bacon

Thick-cut Bacon: 12 ounces (approximately 1/8″ thickness) – Using thick-cut bacon ensures optimal crispiness and prevents burning

Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

Preheating: Get your Ninja Foodi ready by preheating to 400°F/200°C for 5 minutes for optimal cooking temperature
First Cook: Arrange bacon strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket – avoid overlapping for even cooking. Air fry at 400°F/200°C for 5 minutes
Flip & Finish: Carefully turn each bacon strip over and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until desired crispiness is achieved
Rest & Serve: Let your bacon rest for 3 minutes, then gently pat with paper towels to remove excess grease. Serve hot alongside your favorite breakfast items

Cooking Techniques

Air frying bacon is super easy and gives you amazingly crispy results! The key is laying the bacon in a single layer – this helps it cook evenly and get that perfect crunch. If you’re new to air frying bacon, don’t worry about the flip halfway through – it’s simple and helps both sides get equally crispy. Just be careful when opening the basket as it will be hot!

Variations

Want to mix things up? Try these tasty twists on basic bacon:

Sprinkle with black pepper before cooking for a peppery kick
Add a light coating of maple syrup in the last 2 minutes for sweet-and-salty bacon
Use different bacon thickness: regular cut will cook faster (about 8 minutes total), while extra-thick might need 12 minutes Just keep an eye on it the first time you try something new!

Serving Suggestions

Crispy air fryer bacon makes everything better! Serve it alongside fluffy scrambled eggs and toast, crumble it over a fresh salad, or add it to your favorite sandwich. It’s also amazing chopped up and sprinkled over baked potatoes or mac and cheese. And here’s a fun tip: save that bacon in the fridge and warm it up for 30 seconds in the air fryer when you need it – it’ll crisp right back up!

Storage Tips

Made extra bacon? Lucky you! Let it cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze cooked bacon for up to 3 months – just place wax paper between the slices so they don’t stick together. When you’re ready to eat, pop it in the air fryer for 30-45 seconds to heat and re-crisp!