Cooking bacon in a Gourmia air fryer is a quick and easy way to make crispy, delicious bacon right at home. Air fryers use rapid air circulation technology to cook food with little to no oil, resulting in bacon that is perfectly browned and crisped without being greasy.
What you’ll need
To cook bacon in your Gourmia air fryer, you’ll need:
- Bacon – Pick a good quality, thick-cut bacon for the best results
- Gourmia Air Fryer
- Cooking spray or oil – For easy cleanup and prevention of sticking
- Bacon cooking rack or air fryer basket
How to cook bacon in a Gourmia air fryer
Follow these simple steps for perfect crispy bacon made in your Gourmia air fryer:
- Preheat air fryer to 370°F. This takes around 3-5 minutes.
- Spray or brush air fryer basket lightly with oil or cooking spray. This prevents sticking.
- Place bacon strips in a single layer on the rack or air fryer basket. Make sure not to overcrowd.
- Cook bacon for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Thicker cuts may take a minute or two longer.
- Remove bacon from air fryer once it’s reached your desired level of crispiness. Be careful when handling the hot basket and bacon.
- Let bacon rest on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease.
- Serve bacon warm and enjoy!
Tips for the best air fried bacon
Here are some helpful tips to get perfect crispy bacon from your Gourmia air fryer every time:
- Use thick-cut bacon for the best texture – thin bacon tends to overcook and burn
- Cut bacon strips in half for quicker, more even cooking
- Preheat air fryer fully before adding bacon
- Don’t overload the basket – air needs to circulate
- Flip bacon halfway through cooking
- Add 30 seconds to cook time for extra crispy bacon
- Let bacon rest after cooking to crisp up further
- Clean out air fryer basket after each use to prevent flavor transfer
Serving suggestions
Crispy air fried bacon is delicious eaten on its own, but here are some serving ideas:
- On burgers, sandwiches or wraps
- In omelets, quiches or egg bakes
- In salads
- Crumbled over soups or baked potatoes
- In bacon and Brussels sprouts
- With pancakes or waffles
- In bacon mac and cheese
- On pizza
Pros of cooking bacon in an air fryer
Using an air fryer to cook bacon offers several benefits:
- Crispy texture without greasiness
- Cooks bacon evenly
- No splattering grease mess
- Quick cooking time
- Air fryer basket is easy to clean up
- Allows cooking large batches of bacon
- More healthy than frying
Possible cons
There are a couple potential downsides to keep in mind:
- Air fryers have smaller baskets that limit bacon capacity
- You lose out on bacon grease for other cooking uses
- Bacon shrinks more than skillet cooking methods
- Must watch closely to avoid overcooking
Cooking times for different bacon thicknesses
Bacon cook time can vary based on the thickness of the slices. Here are rough guidelines for Gourmia air fryer bacon cooking times:
| Bacon thickness | Cook time |
|---|---|
| Regular sliced (~1/16 inches) | 6-8 minutes |
| Thick sliced (~1/8 inches) | 8-10 minutes |
| Extra thick sliced (~1/4 inches) | 10-12 minutes |
Keep in mind cook times can vary based on your preferred level of crispiness, the amount of bacon, and your air fryer model. Get to know your air fryer and adjust cook times as needed.
Conclusion
Cooking bacon in the Gourmia air fryer is a quick, easy, and mess-free way to enjoy crispy, tasty bacon at home. Simply preheat, spray the basket, cook for 8-10 minutes flipping halfway, and enjoy your perfectly air fried bacon. Just be sure not to overload the air fryer, watch closely to prevent burning, and adjust cook times as needed. Air fried bacon makes a delicious topping for all kinds of dishes!