Keep the bacon cold or freeze for 20-30 minutes before slicing to make it easier.
Using a sharp knife or scissors, slice the bacon into about 1" strips. I do this by removing the entire pound of bacon from the wrapper and cut all the bacon slices at once.
1 pound thin cut bacon
Air Fryer Instructions
Separate the bacon strips and place them into the basket or crisping plate of the air fryer. They do not need to be in a single layer.
Select the air fry (air crisp) function and set the temperature to 400℉/200℃ and the time for 25 minutes.
Air Fryer for 20-25 minutes, stirring and tossing around the bacon strips every 5 minutes. They are done when the fat has rendered and the bacon bits are golden brown.
Allow the bacon bits to cool in the basket or on the crisping plate. Strain the bacon grease and place any extra bacon bits that fell into the grease onto a paper towel to drain. Strain the grease if you want to save it for later.
Stove Top Instructions
Place a 10" skillet on the stove and heat it over medium-high heat for about 3-5 minutes.
Add the bacon strips and let them cook for about 5-10 minutes. Stir and toss them around. Adjust the burner temperature as needed so the bacon cooks slow enough to render the fat and not burn the bacon meat. The cooking process can take 20-30 minutes, depending on your stove and the type of pan used.
Fry the bacon strips until the grease has rendered and the bacon is golden brown. Remove the bacon bits from the grease using a slotted metal spoon and drain on paper towels. Strain the grease if you want to save it for later.
Oven Instructions
Place the bacon strips onto a baking sheet that is rimmed to hold in the grease.
Place on the middle rack of the oven and set the temperature to 375℉/190℃ and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the grease is rendered and the bacon is golden brown.
Carefully remove the tray from the oven and set on a cooling rack. Remove the bacon bits using a metal slotted spoon and put them on a paper towel to drain and cool. Strain the grease on the tray if you want to save it for alter.