Bacon...in an air fryer?

Bubo · 21 Jul 2016 at 12:14

Anyone got any tips on cooking bacon in an air fryer, such as the Phillips HD9220? Methods of suspending it, times etc? Looking for a quick and nasty way of cooking bacon for sarnies. It cooks chips, chicken legs and the like absolutely perfectly, so I imagine bacon must be possible, as long as you can set it up right.

Was thinking about using skewers to suspend several rashers above the bottom of the basket, or even do it without the basket in place for more room if I can rig a way of pulling the main tray out without the handle. Would rather not have to buy the official add ons for this cooker, as they seem to cost an arm and a leg.

If anyone has tried this about found it ruins the bacon, that would also be useful info.

PhillyDee · 21 Jul 2016 at 12:16

How can you ruin bacon, it even tastes good burnt

SkeeterUK · 21 Jul 2016 at 13:26

Just put some foil on the grill put bacon on cook for 4 mins per side ish take off put in sarny throw foil away and ur grill area is still clean (hopefully).

No need for airfrier as ull have to clean the fat up after.

JBuk · 22 Jul 2016 at 20:30

SkeeterUK said:
Just put some foil on the grill put bacon on cook for 4 mins per side ish take off put in sarny throw foil away and ur grill area is still clean (hopefully).

No need for airfrier as ull have to clean the fat up after.

I thought I was the only person who did this

PapaLazaru · 22 Jul 2016 at 20:32

Microwave is easier.

Hedge · 22 Jul 2016 at 21:22

JBuk said:
I thought I was the only person who did this

I thought it was pretty standard practice lol.

ScoTTyBEEE · 22 Jul 2016 at 21:28

I'd recommend a frying pan.

haaammit · 23 Jul 2016 at 11:54

PapaLazaru said:
Microwave is easier.

It's ok, but doesn't really crisp up that well.

I just fry it

hyperseven · 23 Jul 2016 at 12:05

not got an M16 handy

Bubo · 23 Jul 2016 at 21:57

Well I gave it a go. 10 minutes at 200°C. Turned out just as good as frying or grilling, with the advantage of being able to do a whole packet in one go, and easy collection of the fat in the tray for easy cleaning. I am probably mental but now thinking of taking my Dremel to the basket to make 4 holes in the sides for better spacing of the skewers so it stretches out more. These air fryers really are a godsend for lazy sods like me.

Uncle Petey · 23 Jul 2016 at 22:01

I read the title as bacon in a hairdryer...

Luckystrike123 · 24 Jul 2016 at 11:40

Microwaving bacon works really well.

BennyC · 24 Jul 2016 at 12:33

Luckystrike123 said:
Microwaving bacon works really well.

This.

So convenient & easy. If you want it crispy chuck it in the toaster after?

R.O.S.S.I · 25 Jul 2016 at 08:58

I've done bacon in a microwave a few times when i've been in a rush and i've not wanted to deal with the mess of a grill pan etc but it lacks that crispiness, which lets face it, is why you're getting stuck into bacon in the first place!

Begbie · 25 Jul 2016 at 09:05

I used to microwave bacon as a kid, just so I could dip my piece into the fat pile it leaves behind.

Bubo · 25 Jul 2016 at 09:47

And get next door's dog to lick it off?

Edit: oh, not that piece.

Edit2: I hope.

Begbie · 25 Jul 2016 at 09:52

We had our own dog.....

jellybeard999 · 25 Jul 2016 at 17:19

Begbie said:
I used to microwave bacon as a kid, just so I could dip my piece into the fat pile it leaves behind.

I hope that is meant to say "piece of bread"

I don't see how 10 minutes in the air fryer, messing about skewers etc is any less hassle than a pan or grill tbh.

robfosters · 25 Jul 2016 at 17:42

What is the problem exactly in frying bacon? It takes about 5 minutes.

Bubo · 25 Jul 2016 at 18:54

Probably no less hassle than a grill, but pan frying? I'd like to see someone fry a whole packet of 8 rashers in one go in a frying pan, with no splatter whatsoever getting anywhere. Anyway, once you get an air fryer you will literally look and anything and say "I wonder if I could air fry that?"