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Air Fryer Million Dollar Bacon

Air Fryer Millionaire’s Bacon

5 from 5 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
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Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Millionaire’s bacon is a dish that is fit for a king (or a millionaire, of course). Thick slices of bacon are cooked until crispy and then topped with a delicious blend of brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. This dish is perfect for breakfast or as an appetizer at your next party!

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound bacon, thick cut
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl, and mix well.
  • Rub the mixture over the bacon. I am coating both sides.
  • Place your bacon into the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 400 degrees F, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway during the cooking process. Remove when it's fully cooked. For added flavor, you can brush on more maple syrup during the cooking process.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 1117kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 0.2gFat: 113gSaturated Fat: 44gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 51gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 359IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.3mg