Air Fryer Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon — Air fryers are all the rage right now. They say that air frying is healthier than deep frying because it reduces oil absorption and produces less heat in your kitchen. The food tastes just as good too! Maple and brown sugar bacon is one of my favorite dishes to make using an air fryer. It only takes 10 minutes to cook, so you can get breakfast on the table quickly without having to worry about heating your house with a stovetop or oven. Next time you’re making breakfast for friends or family, give this recipe a try!

Air Fryer Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon

Air Fryer Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon. We all know that the air fryer does a fantastic job at air frying bacon. Today, I elevated my bacon by adding some maple and brown sugar. Who doesn’t love a sweet treat in the morning?

Be forewarned. This is so good. You will end up eating the entire plate while you wait for the second batch to cook. (I know this from personal experience)

If you have never had bacon with maple and brown sugar. I can tell you from years of eating it that brown sugar and maple syrup make a glaze. You can either eat it plain, or you can add it as a topping for burgers.

The other thing to mention is that the air fryer will get very, very messy. So, if you have an air fryer oven, line the basket with foil. If you have an air fryer basket, use parchment paper.

Air Fryer Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon

I can’t think of a better way to start off your morning than with air fryer bacon. I don’t know about you, but if I’m going to have anything for breakfast, it’s going to be a sandwich. And there is no better bread choice than homemade artisan bread! But before we get into the recipe for the perfect air fryer maple and brown sugar bacon, let me tell you how this idea came about.

In my last blog post, “Air Fryer French Toast,” I mentioned that one of my favorite things in life is cooking food in an air fryer because it makes everything taste crispy on the outside while still being soft on the inside. So, the next time I made my homemade Air Fryer French Toast, I wnated to piar it with something amazing, hence this recipe for Air Fryer Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon

  • Bacon
  • Brown Sugar
  • Maple Syrup

How To Make Air Fryer Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon

  1. Start by lining the bottom of your air fryer with aluminum foil.
  2. Then cut your bacon into strips that fit in the air fryer basket (on top of the foil)
  3. Then in a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and maple syrup.
  4. Spread over the bacon strips.
  5. Set the temperature for 360 degrees F, and the time for 7 minutes, after 7 minutes flip, for another 7 minutes.
  6. Remove from the air fryer, plate, serve and enjoy!
    Air Fryer Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon

What temperature do I cook air fryer bacon at?

Bacon is a versatile and delicious food that you can cook in various ways. If you have an air fryer, you may wonder what temperature to cook bacon at. For a perfectly roasted piece of candied bacon, use the temperature setting at 360 degrees F, air fryer setting; you will soon have a tremendous crispy plate of candied bacon! Oh, so good!

How long to cook air fryer bacon?

Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to cook bacon? If so, then air fryer bacon is the perfect option for you! In just a few minutes, you can have crispy bacon cooked to perfection. However, figuring out how long to cook air fryer bacon can be tricky. The truth is that it will take between 10 to12 minutes, depending on how thick your bacon is and what air fryer you own.

How to store air fryer maple candied bacon?

The best way to store air fryer maple candied bacon is to layer it with parchment paper in an airtight container. It will keep for up to a week in the fridge. You can also freeze it for up to two months. Just make sure to thaw it before serving. Enjoy

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Air Fryer Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon

Air Fryer Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon

5 from 2 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
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Air Fryer Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon — Air fryers are all the rage right now. They say that air frying is healthier than deep frying because it reduces oil absorption and produces less heat in your kitchen. The food tastes just as good too! Maple and brown sugar bacon is one of my favorite dishes to make using an air fryer. It only takes 10 minutes to cook, so you can get breakfast on the table quickly without having to worry about heating your house with a stovetop or oven. Next time you're making breakfast for friends or family, give this recipe a try!

Ingredients 

  • 6 strips bacon
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  • Start by lining the bottom of your air fryer with aluminum foil.
  • Then cut your bacon into strips that fit in the air fryer basket (on top of the foil)
  • Then in a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and maple syrup.
  • Spread over the bacon strips.
  • Set the temperature for 360 degrees F, and the time for 7 minutes, after 7 minutes flip, for another 7 minutes.
  • Remove from the air fryer, plate, serve and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 21gCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

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