Air Fryer Turkey Bacon

This recipe for Air Fryer Turkey Bacon is just so easy. This lower-fat bacon option can be served with breakfast or on top of a sandwich at lunchtime. Make it in less than 10 minutes for a quick breakfast on a busy morning!

There are several great ways to cook turkey bacon. I love to bake it in the oven, or you can just cook it up in a skillet on the stove top. Some people even microwave it.

As an alternative to those methods, let me introduce you to air fryer turkey bacon! I hope you’ll agree that this crispy turkey bacon is perfect for the entire family.

This method of using the air fryer is perfect for when you:

• just want to cook several pieces (like to crumble on a salad or put on a sandwich),
• don’t want to heat up your kitchen,
• and need to make it fast with easy cleanup (no greasy mess in your kitchen oven).

Why You Need This Recipe

• Skip the oven and use the air fryer to make the best turkey bacon you’ve ever had! The cooking process is quick with easy clean up.
• Turkey bacon has less fat than traditional pork bacon, but still has tons of flavor. Serve it with eggs or on a sandwich.
• Use the air fryer to cook bacon when you just need a few pieces.

Key Ingredients

Turkey bacon is available at most grocery stores. It’s made from turkey meat as opposed to pork like regular bacon.

Turkey bacon is lower in fat than regular bacon. Be sure to look for gluten-free brands if you’re on a gluten-free diet.

You can add water to the bottom of your air fryer basket to help prevent it from smoking. This is optional.

Recipe Steps

Step One

Lay your bacon slices flat in the basket of your air fryer.

Add a little bit of water to the bottom of your air fryer basket to help prevent smoking (optional).

If this is your first time using your air fryer, then be sure to check the instruction manual for tips on whether or not you need to pre-heat your air fryer (most models do not require pre-heating).

Step Two

Cook the bacon for 5 minutes at 360 degree F. After 5 minutes cooking time, use tongs to turn the turkey strips of bacon over and cook for 5 more minutes.

Your cook time may increase or decrease by a minute or two depending on your exact air fryer model and if you use thick cut bacon.

Step Three

Blot any excess grease from the bacon strips with paper towels before serving.

Step Four

Serve warm or at room temperature. The turkey bacon will get crispier as it cools. My husband loves his crispy bacon with over-medium eggs.

If you want to make a second batch right away, just repeat the steps.

Recipe Tips & Substitutions

• The amount of turkey bacon that you can cook in one batch depends on how big your air fryer basket is. You don’t want to overlap the pieces as they will not cook evenly.
• If you are on a gluten-free diet, be sure to read the packaging to make sure your turkey bacon is gluten-free. 
• The bacon will get crispier as it cools.
• Store any leftover cooked turkey bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Recipe FAQs

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This recipe for Air Fryer Turkey Bacon is just so easy. This healthy and flavorful side dish can be served with breakfast or on top of a sandwich at lunchtime. Make it in less than 10 minutes!

• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

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• 1/4 cup of water (optional)
• 4–6 slices of turkey bacon

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Instructions

1. Pour the water into the bottom of your air fryer basket to help prevent smoking (optional).
2. Lay your strips of turkey bacon in the basket of your air-fryer. Set the temperature to 360°F and let the bacon cook for 5 minutes. Use tongs to turn the slices over after 5 minutes and cook for an additional 5 minutes. The bacon should be bubbling and a medium shade of brown when it is done cooking.
3. Use tongs to carefully transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. Blot any excess grease from the cooked bacon.
4. Serve warm.

Notes

1. The amount of turkey bacon that you can cook in one batch depends on how big your air fryer basket is. You don’t want to overlap the pieces as they will not cook evenly.
2. If you are on a gluten-free diet, be sure to read the packaging to make sure your turkey bacon is gluten-free. 
3. The bacon will get crispier as it cools.
4. Store any leftover cooked turkey bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

• Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Side dish
• Method: Air fryer
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 slices
• Calories: 234
• Sugar: 0.6 g
• Sodium: 370.7 mg
• Fat: 22.2 g
• Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 0.7 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Protein: 7.1 g
• Cholesterol: 37 mg

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