Easy Air Fryer Candied Bacon
Yes, you can make candied bacon in the air fryer! This easy recipe takes just a few ingredients and a couple of minutes to make this delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 pound center cut bacon
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If your bacon has a lot of moisture, pat the bacon slices dry with a paper towel.
- Add brown sugar, black pepper and cayenne pepper (or red pepper flakes) to a plate or small bowl and stir to combine.
- Press each piece of bacon into the brown sugar, coating it entirely.
- Add slices of bacon in a single layer to your air fryer basket or air fryer rack.
- Air fry for 5 minutes, then flip with tongs and air fry for an additional 5 minutes or until the bacon is crispy to your liking
- You may need to air fry several batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Remove cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate and allow to cool before serving.
Notes
You can use thick cut bacon for this recipe but may need to add a few minutes to the cook time.
As with any air fryer recipe, I recommend to check the bacon every few minutes. Each air fryer is different and cook times vary!
Serving: 1, Calories: 471kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 75mg, Sodium: 1282mg, Sugar: 30g
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