The Truth About Cooking Bacon in Your Air Fryer

🔥Cooking bacon in an air fryer can result in smoke and burning due to the grease dripping.

💦Adding water to the tray can prevent burning, but it is dangerous as hot oil and water can cause a fire.

⏳Cooking bacon in small batches and draining the grease can minimize smoke, but it slows down the process.

🔪Using the oven to cook bacon is the preferred method as it allows you to cook enough for a crowd without the fuss.

🌟Lining the baking sheet with aluminum foil makes for easier cleanup after cooking bacon in the oven.

Can I cook bacon in my air fryer?

—Yes, you can cook bacon in your air fryer, but it may result in smoke, overflowing grease, and limp bacon.

How can I prevent the grease from burning in the air fryer?

—Some recommend adding water to the tray below the basket, but this can be dangerous as hot oil and water can cause a fire.

Can I cook bacon in an air fryer without smoke?

—Cooking bacon in small batches and draining the grease between each one can minimize smoke, but it slows down the process.

What is the preferred method for cooking bacon?

—The preferred method for cooking bacon is using the oven, as it allows you to cook enough for a crowd without the fuss.

How can I make cleanup easier when cooking bacon in the oven?

—You can line the baking sheet with aluminum foil, so when the grease has cooled, you can peel off the foil and throw it away.

00:00Cooking bacon in an air fryer can lead to smoke and burning due to the dripping grease.

01:11Adding water to the tray can prevent the grease from burning, but it is dangerous due to the risk of a fire.

01:54Cooking bacon in small batches and draining the grease between each one can minimize smoke but slows down the process.

02:12The preferred method for cooking bacon is using the oven, as it allows you to cook enough for a crowd without the fuss.

02:39Lining the baking sheet with aluminum foil makes for easier cleanup after cooking bacon in the oven.