Air Fryer Maple Glazed Bacon

Air Fryer Maple Glazed Bacon

Crispy bacon with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for breakfast or as a delicious snack.

Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 10 minutes

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 slices of thick-cut bacon
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
  2. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and Dijon mustard.
  3. Coat Bacon: Brush each slice of bacon with the maple glaze on both sides.
  4. Arrange Bacon: Place bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
  5. Cook Bacon: Air fry the bacon at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove bacon from the air fryer and let it cool on a wire rack before serving.

Tips

  • For extra crispiness, pat the bacon dry before glazing.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for a spicier kick.
  • Use parchment paper in the air fryer basket for easier cleanup.

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