All you need is bacon. Everything is better with bacon and these air fryer bacon twists can be enjoyed as a snack, part of your breakfast meal, added to salads, and in many other ways.
The best part is that these keto bacon twists are made with just one ingredient. You guessed it. Bacon.
This foolproof bacon twist recipe takes advantage of the air fryer so you don’t have to make them in the oven or in a pan.
The air fryer comes in handy for so many things and it gives you a quick and easy way to make these twists.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Kitchen Tools You Need To Make Bacon Twists
- Air fryer
Ingredients & Notes
- Bacon
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
Substitutions & Variations
- Use your favorite bacon. Choose from hickory, original, turkey bacon, thick cut, maple glazed, etc.
- Add spices. Give the bacon a spicy kick with some Cajun seasoning or experiment with other spices.
How To Make Air Fryer Twisted Bacon
See below for a full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Twist each slice of bacon it into a spiral shape.
- Place the twisted bacon into the air fryer making sure they are not overlapping.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until the bacon is as crispy as you want it.
- Transfer the bacon twists from the air fryer basket to a plate with a paper towel. This will allow any excess grease to drain.
Storing & Reheating
- Store: Store any leftover bacon twists in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 5 days.
What to Serve with Bacon Twists
Bacon twists make a great addition to breakfast. They’ll go great with pancakes, Fiesta Scrambled Eggs, Keto Egg White Quesadillas, Granola Fruit Cups, Feta Cheese and Spinach Pizza, Homemade Pop Tarts, and more.
You can even add the crunchy bacon twists to salads or sandwiches. For salads, it’ll add extra crunch and flavor to a Blueberry Peach Caprese Salad, Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette, Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, and others.
FAQs
Any! Use your favorite flavored or original bacon. You can also use turkey bacon. Hickory smoked works great too!
To make sure the bacon twists stay in place, make sure they are twisted tightly before adding them to the air fryer basket.
Absolutely. Use your favorite seasonings to add some extra flavor to the air fryer bacon twists.
You can use thick cut bacon but you’ll want to adjust the cook time. Make according to this recipe but if you find that your bacon is a little raw or not as crispy as you’d like it, add a couple more minutes to it.
Air Fryer Bacon Twists
Ingredients
- 9 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Twist each slice of bacon it into a spiral shape.
- Place the twisted bacon into the air fryer making sure they are not overlapping.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until the bacon is as crispy as you want it.
- Transfer the bacon twists from the air fryer basket to a plate with a paper towel. This will allow any excess grease to drain.
Notes
- Store any leftover bacon twists in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 5 days.
- Use your favorite bacon. Choose from hickory, original, turkey bacon, thick cut, maple glazed, etc.
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. For best results, calculate these on your own.
