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Air fryer twisted bacon on a white plate.
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Spicy Air Fryer Twisted Bacon

Air fryer twisted bacon is a fun and delicious treat for breakfast and so easy to make. Pair the air fried bacon with your favorite savory or sweet breakfast foods.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Air Fryer, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried bacon, air fried twisted bacon, air fryer, air fryer bacon, air fryer twisted bacon, bacon, twisted bacon in air fryer
Servings: 5 strips
Calories: 93kcal
Author: Aimee

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 strips bacon
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • To a small bowl, add smoked paprika and cayenne. Stir to combine.
  • Lay bacon strips out on parchment paper or a cutting board (if bacon is too long for air fryer basket, cut in half).
  • Sprinkle paprika mixture over one side of bacon.
  • Twist bacon and add to air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until bacon is done to your preference.
  • Drain on paper towels, then enjoy.

Notes

  • Add a pice of bread to the bottom part of the air fryer basket to keep the bacon from smoking up your air fryer. The bread will absorb the bacon grease.
  • Test to see if the bacon will fit in your air fryer basket. Depending on the length of bacon, you may need to cut your bacon strips in half.
  • All air fryers cook differently. You may need more or less time depending on your specific air fryer and the thickness of your bacon. Thin cut bacon may be ready around 6-8 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg