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    Home » Appetizers and Sides » Air Fryer Turkey Bacon

    Nov 24, 2021

    Air Fryer Turkey Bacon

    Published on Nov 24, 2021. Updated on Dec 23, 2022. By Tayo. This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure. Leave a Comment

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    Make the easiest crispy turkey bacon with an air fryer in just 10 minutes. It's so easy to prepare and takes so little time, you will fall in love with it!

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    No more having to deal with hot oil and fat splatters or wasting precious time monitoring bacon on the stovetop. This crispy air fryer bacon recipe will change the way you cook turkey bacon forever! It comes out with a perfect crispy texture and tastes delicious.

    Air fryer turkey bacon makes for a quick breakfast or tasty low-carb snack. With a total time of just 10 minutes, this is the fastest way to get your turkey bacon ready with little or no monitoring.

    Read on to learn how to make the best air fryer turkey bacon recipe!

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    • Equipment Used
    • Ingredients Used
    • How To Make Air Fryer Turkey Bacon
    • Storing and Reheating
    • What can I eat turkey bacon with?
    • Tips on making this recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Related Recipes
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    Equipment Used

    You need just an air fryer and a pair of tongs for this recipe. An air fryer is a great way to prepare bacon or any dish in less time. The cooking or frying is contained in the unit, giving you a quicker and cleaner experience as there is less grease.

    With an air fryer, you don't need to hang around to monitor the bacon as it fries. Instead, all you need to do is put your ingredients in, set it, press start and go about your other business. Isn't that just great?

    You can use any traditional air fryer or a ninja foodi grill, which is basically an air fryer on steroids! I use this to make my ninja foodi bacon.

    Ingredients Used

    pack of raw turkey bacon

    Turkey bacon: I use one pack of turkey bacon which contains 12 turkey pieces. You can get turkey bacon from the section where regular bacon is sold in your local grocery store. 

    I prefer to use uncured turkey bacon. Cured turkey bacon simply means bacon that has been treated with sodium nitrates. Uncured bacon is still in its natural state and has no additives added.

    You can use any brand of turkey bacon for this recipe. I like to use my local grocery store brand (HEB) which contains zero carbs and fewer calories. Other favorites are Applegate turkey bacon or Butterball turkey bacon.

    You will also need some olive oil spray to grease the air fryer.

    How To Make Air Fryer Turkey Bacon

    Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to make this easy recipe.

    1. Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. Spray the air fryer with a little bit of oil.
    3. Place the slices of turkey bacon flat in your air fryer basket. It should be on a single layer. This will enable them to cook evenly.
    4. Air fry turkey bacon for 5 minutes on one side.
    5. Using tongs, carefully flip the bacon over and air fry for another 3-5 minutes, or until it reaches your preferred crisp level.
    6. Take the turkey bacon out and place it in a paper towel to absorb some of the bacon fat.
    7. Serve and enjoy!
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    Storing and Reheating

    Storing your leftover crispy bacon is so easy. Just pop it in an airtight container and in the refrigerator for up to five days. Then, to reheat, you can microwave it at 20-second intervals on paper towels till it is warm.

    To freeze, place the turkey pieces on wax paper and let them freeze for about two hours. Then remove each and put them in an airtight container and back in the freezer. Freezing them individually first will prevent them from sticking together.

    You can also reheat air fryer turkey bacon leftovers in the air fryer at 360F for about 4-5 minutes.

    What can I eat turkey bacon with?

    I love this recipe for busy mornings as I can have my turkey bacon with a slice of avocado and some coffee perfect to go.


    You can use this crunchy bacon in any recipe that calls for bacon. It is great with salads, sandwiches, or even soups like my spicy cauliflower soup. You can have it on with some veggies like air fryer broccoli.

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    Tips on making this recipe

    Here are some great tips when making this flavorful side dish.

    • It's best not to overlap the turkey bacon in the air fryer. There should be a little space between each piece so they would air fry evenly.
    • If you want them to turn out deliciously crispy, go for the thinner strips. Alternatively, you might have to cook them a little longer if you get fatter bacon slices.
    • You can place aluminum foil at the bottom of the air fryer basket to catch excess oil or fat drippings for easy cleanup.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can you put bacon in an air fryer?

    I personally prefer air frying bacon instead of frying it on the stovetop. It's less messy and doesn't spit hot grease at you. Make sure that your air fryer is clean and the temperature is 360F. That's it!

    Does turkey bacon get crispy?

    Turkey bacon does get crispy. While frying on a stovetop, turkey bacon gets crispy when fried in a few spoons of oil. With an air fryer, no oil is needed. Turkey bacon will get crispy the longer you air-fry it, but be careful, so it doesn't burn.

    Is turkey bacon actually bacon?

    Turkey bacon is simply dark turkey meat that has been arranged and seasoned like regular bacon. It does not contain as much fat as regular bacon made from pig, but it's classified as healthier than bacon. It is a cured product that follows the same rules as traditional pork bacon.

    Related Recipes

    Need more air fryer recipes? Next time, try these!

    Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings

    Air Fryer Chicken Breast

    Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken

    Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

    Air Fryer Turkey Wings

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    Air Fryer Turkey Bacon

    Make the easiest crispy turkey bacon with an air fryer in just 10 minutes. It's so easy to prepare and takes so little time, you will fall in love with it!
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    Course: Appetizers and side dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 0 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 55kcal
    Author: Tayo Oredola
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    Ingredients

    • 4 turkey bacon pieces
    • Olive oil spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Spray the air fryer with a little bit of oil.
    • Place the slices of turkey bacon flat in your air fryer basket. It should be on a single layer. This will enable them to cook evenly.
    • Air fry turkey bacon for 5 minutes on one side.
    • Using tongs, carefully flip the bacon over and air fry for another 3-5 minutes, or until it reaches your preferred crisp level.
    • Take the turkey bacon out and place it in a paper towel to absorb some bacon fat.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    This recipe serves 4 and each contains 0 carbs per serving.
    • It's best not to overlap the turkey bacon in the air fryer. There should be a little space between each piece so they would air fry evenly.
    • If you want them to turn out deliciously crispy, go for the thinner strips. Alternatively, you might have to cook them a little longer if you get fatter bacon slices.
    • You can place aluminum foil at the bottom of the air fryer basket to catch excess oil or fat drippings for easy cleanup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 55kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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