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Air Fryer Candied Bacon

Bacon pieces coated with brown sugar and cooked to perfection in the Air Fryer. These candied bacon strips make the perfect savory sweet snack or can be served for brunch. The candy bacon is also the perfect topping for many delicious foods.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 32kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Get out and measure your ingredients.
    Overhead photo of all the ingredients.
  • Put sugar on plate. Dip bacon in sugar on both sides.
    A strip of bacon placed on a plate full of brown sugar. The bacon is covered in brown sugar.
  • Preheat Air Fryer to 350°F
  • Lay bacon slices in a single layer the Air Fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd the Air Fryer. A little overlap is Ok and bacon will shrink a bit with cooking.
    Air fryer basket full of brown sugar coated bacon strips.
  • Cook bacon for 13-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
    Cooked candied bacon resting inside an air fryer basket.
  • When done, separate cooked bacon, cool on a cooling rack and place on to a plate.
    Cooked candy bacon served on a white plate.
  • Serve and enjoy every bite.
    Candy bacon served with pancakes, maple syrup and fresh strawberries on a white plate.

Notes

  • Make in oven at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or as crispy as you desire.
  • Reheat in the microwave or in the Air Fryer at 350°F.
  • Store in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
  • Cooking time will also depend on the thickness of the bacon cuts. Thinner cuts will cook faster whilst thicker cuts will cook for longer.
  • Air Fryer cooking times may vary depending on the brand.
  • Use even sized cuts for even cooking times. The longer you cook bacon, the crunchier it will become
  • Be sure not to overcrowd the Air Fryer. Cook bacon in batches if needed. If cooking in batches, clear out the bacon grease from the Air Fryer basket in between batches to prevent smoking.
  • For extra heat, add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to brown sugar or bacon directly

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 8mg | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.04mg