When bacon meets the air fryer, it turns out crisp, evenly cooked, and a lot less fussy than stovetop versions. These recipes use bacon in everything from simple breakfasts to appetizers and sides, with a few sweet and savory twists mixed in.
Air Fryer Bacon
A crisp edge and rendered fat without any added oil or flipping. The key is a single layer at 350°F and starting to check at the early end of the range so the slices crisp evenly instead of steaming.
Air Fryer Candied Bacon
Glossy edges that darken fast and a sugar coating that turns crisp as it cools on the rack. The trick is to start checking around the 8-minute mark and pull the bacon while the center still has a little flex. Once it rests, the caramel sets into that satisfying crunch.
Air Fryer Bacon Pineapple
Golden bacon edges wrapped around warm, glossy pineapple — that sweet-salty contrast is what makes this air fryer appetizer disappear first. The trick is keeping the sugar light so it caramelizes without burning.
Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon
Most people skip drying the beans before adding them to the air fryer. That's what turns them soft and steamed. This version starts with dry beans, so they blister at the edges while the bacon crisps and the onion softens. 12 to 18 minutes at 375°F, finished with lemon. It's the side dish that earns its spot next to steak or chicken.
Air Fryer Thick Cut Bacon
Browned edges and rendered fat are the real cues here, not the clock. Thick-cut bacon needs a single layer, one flip, and a short rest on paper towels. The trick is pulling it just shy of your ideal crispness so it firms up as it cools. No stovetop splatter, no watching a pan—just even results in about 8 to 14 minutes at 350°F.
Air Fryer Bacon Egg Sandwich
Crisp bacon and a perfectly cooked egg tucked between golden toasted bread, with melted cheddar holding it all together. The trick is layering cheese under and over the egg so every bite stays intact. No flipping required, just one air fryer basket and a few minutes of watching the bread color.
Air Fryer Bacon Potato Skins
A crisp shell that holds its shape, melted cheddar, and smoky bacon in every bite. The two-stage air fryer method keeps the edges browned and the center hot without turning the topping into a project.
Air Fryer Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
The difference between soggy egg rolls and perfectly crisp ones comes down to one step: draining the beef and pickles before wrapping. That crunch lasts through every bite of these bacon cheeseburger-filled rolls.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Pat the shrimp dry, then brush on a thin glaze of BBQ, soy, and Worcestershire. Eight minutes at 390°F in a single layer gives you crisp bacon edges and tender shrimp without the mess.
Bacon Wrapped Sausage Bites
The bacon browns evenly on all sides when you give each bite enough space and flip once halfway through. That's the kind of detail that makes these sausage bites worth saving for game day or brunch.
Air Fryer Cabbage with Bacon
Golden edges and a tender center without the sogginess—this air fryer cabbage gets its crunch from a loose basket and regular stirring. Cooked bacon stirred in at the end keeps it crisp.
Air Fryer Twisted Bacon
A simple twist creates more exposed edges, so each strip renders evenly and turns deeply browned without steaming. Center-cut bacon twisted tightly, spaced apart, and air fried at 375°F for 8 to 12 minutes gives you a crisp, savory bite for breakfast, brunch, or salads.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Golden edges on the bacon and a tender bite through the asparagus is the visual cue to pull these bundles from the air fryer. The trick is medium-thick spears and regular-cut bacon so both finish at the same time.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
Most people crowd the basket when making bacon-wrapped hot dogs. Leaving a little space between each one is the part that changes the texture—crispier edges, melted cheese center, and no unraveling. A 15-minute dinner that actually works.
Air Fryer Bacon Jerky
A light coating of brown sugar and soy sauce is all it takes to turn thick-cut bacon into a chewy, caramelized snack in the air fryer. The trick is keeping it thin so the fat renders and the edges brown without the sugar burning.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Poppers
Crisp bacon edges, tender jalapeno, and a creamy filling that stays put through the whole cook. The trick is using standard bacon (not thick-cut) and keeping the poppers in a single layer so the air fryer crisps them evenly. Most batches take 10 to 16 minutes at 375°F, and the result is a snack worth saving for game day.
Air Fryer Bacon Roses
Glossy browned edges and a light sugar glaze turn thick-cut bacon into rose-shaped appetizers. The method hinges on a loose roll and a careful flip halfway through the 375°F air fryer. Start checking at 8 minutes so the sugar doesn't darken too fast.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pickles
Patting pickle spears completely dry before wrapping them in bacon is the one step that ensures the bacon crisps instead of steams in the air fryer. At 380°F for 8 to 12 minutes, the edges brown, the pickle stays tangy, and the texture earns its reputation as a quick party appetizer.
If you want more ways to cook with bacon in the air fryer, you can browse more easy air fryer recipes for breakfast, appetizers, and sides that keep dinner simple.