Instant Pot Bacon
We love crispy bacon, and we have two quick and easy ways of cooking bacon in the Instant Pot (specifically the Instant Pot duo crisp)!
Sauté
With the sauté mode on the Instant Pot, you can fry bacon and make it crispy. Switch on the sauté mode on low and cook the bacon until crispy - approximately 8 min. One big advantage of frying your bacon in the Instant Pot rather than on the stove is that you avoid greasy spluttering from the pan.
Air fry
If you have the Instant Pot duo crisp OR if you simply have an air fryer, we recommend frying up some bacon in the air fryer. It’s such a quick hands-off method for frying up some bacon - you can simply switch it on and forget about it for 7 short min.
Instant Pot Recipes
Looking for other Instant Pot recipes? Here’s our delicious Mongolian Chicken recipe made in the Instant Pot.
What is the best cut of bacon to use in the Instant Pot?
Thick-cut bacon works best in the Instant Pot as it holds up well during cooking and results in a satisfying texture. However, you can use regular bacon too; just keep an eye on the cooking time as it may vary.
How long does it take to cook bacon in an Instant Pot?
Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to cook bacon in an Instant Pot, depending on how crispy you like it. The pressure build-up and release time should also be considered in the total cooking time.
Can I cook a large batch of bacon in the Instant Pot?
Yes, you can cook a large batch, but it's important to layer the bacon pieces so they cook evenly. You might need to adjust the cooking time slightly for larger batches.
Is it necessary to add water or any liquid to the Instant Pot when cooking bacon?
No, it's not necessary to add water or liquid when cooking bacon in the Instant Pot, as the bacon will cook in its own fat.
Instant Pot Bacon
We love crispy bacon, and we have two quick and easy ways of cooking bacon in the Instant Pot (specifically the Instant Pot duo crisp)!
Cuisine
American
Serves
4
Prep
1 min
Cook
7 mins
Total
8 mins
Calories
324 kcal
Ingredients
8 rashers bacon
3 sprays of light cooking oil
Instructions
Switch on sauté mode on your instant pot and set it to low or air fryer mode and set the temperature to 400°F. Wait for the instant pot to reach temperature and then spray some light oil to the instant pot.
Add the bacon to the instant pot and line the bottom of the pot without overcrowding. If using sauté mode cook the bacon for roughly 4 minutes on each side, if you are instead using the air fryer mode cook for 7 minuites flipping the bacon at the half way point
Notes
You can increase or decrease the cooking time for your bacon depending on how crispy you’d like your bacon.
Nutrition
- Calories 324 kcal |
- Carbohydrate Content 0.7 g |
- Cholesterol Content 37 mg |
- Fat Content 32.7 g |
- Fiber Content 0 g |
- Protein Content 7.1 g |
- Serving Size 1 portion |
- Sodium Content 370.7 mg |
- Sugar Content 0.6 g |