Air fry bacon at 370°F for 7–12 minutes, flipping once.

# Air Fryer Bacon

- Temperature: 370°F
- Time: 7–12 minutes
- Flip: Yes
- Preheat: Yes
- Category: pork
- Servings: Times based on regular-cut bacon strips.

## Safe internal temperature

- 145°F — USDA FSIS, verified 2026-09-10 — published as “Beef, Pork, Veal and Lamb Steaks, Chops and Roasts — 145 degrees F (62.8 degrees C) and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes” (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/safe-temperature-chart)
- 71°C / 160°F — Health Canada, verified 2026-09-10 — published as “Pork including ham, loin and ribs — Pieces and whole cuts, for example, bone-in chops, boneless loin chops, rib roast, loin roast: 71°C (160°F)” (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/general-food-safety-tips/safe-internal-cooking-temperatures.html)
- Where the authorities differ, cook to the stricter figure: 160°F.
- USDA FSIS also calls for a rest of at least 3 minutes after cooking.
- Always verify with a food thermometer.

## Steps

1. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
2. Lay bacon strips in a single layer without overlapping. No oil needed — bacon renders its own fat.
3. Air fry at 370°F for 7–12 minutes. Flip halfway through cooking.
4. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F per USDA FSIS and 71°C / 160°F per Health Canada. Bacon is browned and crispy to desired level. It will crisp up slightly more as it cools.

## Tips

- Do not overlap slices for even cooking and maximum crispiness
- Use regular-cut bacon; thick-cut needs 2-3 extra minutes

## FAQ

### What temperature should I air fry bacon at?

Air fry bacon at 370°F for 7–12 minutes, flipping once.

### Do I need to flip bacon?

Flip halfway through cooking.

### What internal temperature should bacon reach?

Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F per USDA FSIS and 71°C / 160°F per Health Canada.

## Related

- https://howlongtoairfry.com/hot-dogs/
- https://howlongtoairfry.com/pork-chops/

## Sources

- https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/air-fryer-bacon-recipe/
- https://natashaskitchen.com/air-fryer-bacon/
- https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/food-network-essentials/make-air-fryer-bacon

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Last verified: 2026-03-04