Instant Pot Air Fryer Bacon

Step 1

Prepare the Instant Pot: Ensure your Instant Pot is clean and dry. Place the Instant Pot air fryer lid on top of the Instant Pot and make sure it's securely in place.

Step 2

Arrange the Bacon: Lay the bacon slices in a single layer on the air fryer basket. You can place as many bacon slices as the basket can comfortably hold without overlapping.

Step 3

Set the Temperature and Time: Close the air fryer lid and set the temperature to 400°F (200°C). Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the bacon:

Step 4

For thin-sliced bacon: 8-10 minutes

Step 5

For thick-sliced bacon: 12-14 minutes

Step 6

Start the Air Frying: Press the "Start" button to begin air frying the bacon. The Instant Pot air fryer lid will circulate hot air around the bacon, cooking it to crispy perfection.

Step 7

Flip the Bacon (Optional): If you prefer even crispiness on both sides, you can flip the bacon halfway through the cooking time. However, the air fryer lid usually provides consistent results without flipping.

Step 8

Check for Crispiness: After the cooking time is complete, open the air fryer lid and check the bacon for your desired level of crispiness. If you want it crispier, you can add a few more minutes of cooking time.

Step 9

Serve and Enjoy: Once the bacon is perfectly crispy, carefully remove the air fryer basket from the Instant Pot. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess grease.

Step 10

Cool and Serve: Allow the bacon to cool for a minute or two before serving. Now, you can enjoy irresistibly crispy bacon straight from your Instant Pot air fryer!