Pressure Cooked Air Fried BACON XTRA CRISPY Ninja Foodi Instant Pot DUO CRISP or OVEN Baked

[@Cattitude48]

Nice. Now I'm glad I didn't cook my package of bacon today since this seems to be a better way than heating up the oven in our 110+ Arizona temps 🌞🐾 BLT's tomorrow for sure 👍

[@JohnSanders]

Great to hear... let me know what you think and 110 is brutal... we've been around 90 i think and that is bad enough...thanks for watching!!!

[@Cattitude48]

@@JohnSanders The bacon was great. I'm picking up more tomorrow for BLTs again. Thanks for showing us 🌞🐾

[@JohnSanders]

That is really good to hear... glad you enjoyed the bacon and BLT's are OMG using this bacon!!! Thanks for trying my method and sharing your results!!!

[@m.walker7907]

I tried that way.pressure .then crisp.sure like it way better.many thanks

[@jaimejohnson6186]

I have tried every recipe I can find on KZbin for cooking bacon in various ninja cookers. I have a foodi, grill and oven and I’ve tried each way. This is, by far!!!, the best way I’ve ever tried!! I tried it in the oven but you can only do half of a bacon pack at a time and the second round ALWAYS fills the house with smoke. The foodi was okay but it wasn’t the best bacon ever. The grill curls up and isn’t as perfect of a texture as this!! I will never eat bacon any other way!! Thank you so much for taking the time to perfect this and share with everyone!!

[@shawngamble4870]

Made it this morning..Delicious!You can definitely taste and see the difference! This will be my go to on the weekends!

[@JohnSanders]

Thanks Shawn... glad you liked it and thank you for trying it and sharing your results!!!

[@sasha6912]

Learning to use my instant pot and can’t wait to try the bacon tomorrow. Thanks for all the info

[@TruFlyFox]

I've been looking for this technique. Thanks for doing all the testing for me.

[@cleokoch2764]

Another great video John. I love it when you do these comparisons. It saves me from a lot of trials and failures. Lol

[@JohnSanders]

Thanks and I hope I help... thank you for watching!!!

[@michaelkahn3694]

Great idea! Looks very appetizing, will try in a few hours.

[@JohnSanders]

Thanks Michael... let us know what you think and thanks for watching!!!

[@sandradavis4359]

Great cooking method. I will have to give it a try.❤️

[@JohnSanders]

Thanks and please do...i would love to hear your thoughts on it Sandra!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@Jonahstrials]

Awesome! I will definitely do this. I can't wait to have it with my tomatoes off the vine!

[@JohnSanders]

That is what I have been using and they are absolutely excellent!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@backup2071]

Great video I'm trying as I write. Been looking for this. Thank you, please make more. Tried it in instant pot duo crisp needed only 5 min more, mine was a little darker but not curling up like you. Thanks you saved me time.

[@JohnSanders]

Very glad to hear you enjoyed the video... thanks for trying it and sharing your results!!! And thank you for watching!!!

[@Cordelia0704p]

That's pretty cool. We eat BLT's often im gonna try this

[@JohnSanders]

Your gonna love it!!! Let me know...and thanks for watching!!!

[@scirishrugger]

Awesome. I used mine to air fry it and draped it over the rack. It was a pain. I never thought to pressure cook it first! Thanks so much, I'll be trying it later today!

[@JohnSanders]

I think you will be impressed!! Please let us know what you think and thanks for watching!!!

[@scirishrugger]

@@JohnSanders didn't turn out too well for me. I did use a thick cut bacon though.

[@JohnSanders]

I did try it with thick cut and got the same... not sure if all thick is that way and I honestly am not positive of the brand I used but it was not as crispy for sure... sorry about your results but thanks for trying it...

[@ginzero]

I’ll have to try this tomorrow morning!

[@JohnSanders]

Let us know how it does!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@johnschmit9903]

That's awesome!! Thanks John for doing that experiment!! My wife loves bacon ,but doesn't like the fat on it or if it's not crispy! I'm sure she will love it this way🤗🤗

[@JohnSanders]

This method is right down her alley!!! Perfect for what you described... please let me know what she thought if you try it... thanks in advance and thanks for watching John!!!

[@truegapeach6968]

I appreciate learning and you just “schooled” me on this one. 🤣 Thank you for sharing 👍🏻

[@JohnSanders]

That is great!!! Thank you for watching!!!

[@a.guerra7736]

Thank you ... you just saved me from buying a microwave bacon 🥓 gadget. I’ve been cooking my bacon in the microwave between paper towels. I like Roland Gadeu’s recommendation on adding liquid smoke.

[@JohnSanders]

I think you will be very impressed with this method!!! Thank you very much for watching!!!

[@rolandgadue4351]

John, funny how you posted this because this is how I cook my bacon. The best part is you can add a liquid smoke to the water and it will give your bacon some great flavoring. I normally pressure cook my bacon for 8 minutes.

[@JohnSanders]

Great minds think alike!!! It is a excellent method!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@the1ucidone]

I can't wait to try this tomorrow. Goodbye to my heart!

[@JohnSanders]

Lol... it is a very good method and a little healthier!!! I think...thanks for watching!!!

[@melaneymattson3733]

Very impressive!

[@dingydude]

Hey great idea, have very sensitive smoke alarms here; have done something similar using water to cook frozen sausage patties; going to try both in instapot for pressure cooking and finish in Ninja Foodi air fryer

[@dingydude]

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[@sarahb2623]

What a great video, thanks!

[@JohnSanders]

Thank you... and thanks for watching!!

[@7heRedBaron]

Very interesting. My mom used to fry ham on the stove in shallow water in the pan. And I’ve seen other recommendations to do that with ham. So this seems to be down that same avenue, figuratively speaking. When you have bacon that crumbles that way, you could just mix it in your mayonnaise and spread it thickly over the bread. I personally like bacon cheeseburgers with lettuce and tomato. To make a BLT I have to leave off the cheese and the burger. So I don’t make that many BLTs.

[@JohnSanders]

I like the idea of mixing in the mayonnaise...i will definitely try that!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@dailycomfort6344]

John, what a great idea, using pressure cooker. I'll have to try it next time I do bacon. I see you have my favorite mayo's....Blue Plate & Dukes!👍By the way, have you seen the new Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill?

[@JohnSanders]

It is a pretty good idea for some really good bacon!!! And I use both of those mayo's quite often...i have saw the Grill and it looks neat... just kinda giving it some thought right now...thanks for watching!!!

[@Tanya99503]

Great idea for sandwhiches, burgers or anything you add bacon too so you can bite off chunks instead pulling the whole piece of bacon out first bite. Pan frying is for bacon breakfast, but I pan fry low n slow, so a whole pkg takes a long time. I bet if you stacked racks and pressure cooked the whole package at once then finished off either in air fryer or pan it would probably be the same amount of time and a nice looking product to boot.

[@JohnSanders]

I totally agree with you!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@m.walker7907]

Good idea.gonna try.i been just crisping it

[@64samsky]

I use the wire rack in the oven with thick cut bacon. 400 degrees for about 35 minutes ( your oven may need more or less time) and it turns out excellent and is perfect for a sandwich.

[@JohnSanders]

I agree and have done that many times but this does make it a little more crispier in my humble opinion... thank you for watching!!!

[@maryrippeto8417]

I cook one pound of bacon for the family. If I crisp it in the oven after pressure cooking, how long and at what temp do you suggest.? Thanks for your helpful videos.

[@JohnSanders]

I think I did 375... but i wouldn't change what you normally do for the oven temp just pressure cook it first but the time will be shorter than normal so keep an eye on it... glad you enjoy the videos and thanks for watching!!!

[@jeanieroberts8259]

do you have a video on bacon in the Ninja Digital Air Fryer Oven? I just bought one and not sure whether to use the air-fry or air-fry roast. Suggestion please.

[@JohnSanders]

I rarely do bacon in air fryers...I think there are some out there though... not sure which setting would work best... sorry but thanks for watching!!!

[@unlockingminds]

After I do all he does then I will do several more batches. Each finished batch is put in a zip lock bag, vac packed and frozen. When we are ready to use it we just warm in the Foodi and eat it.

[@JohnSanders]

A really good idea!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@ginagrey5287]

Thank you John! You’re always tops! Okay. So, I’ll ask, what iPad/tablet stand is that? lol

[@JohnSanders]

Thank you Gina... i ordered the stand from Amazon and it has the name Suptek on the base but I have had it for a year or 2...i really do like it though...thanks for watching!!!

[@ginagrey5287]

John Sanders Thank you, John! :)

[@EpicConspiracy]

I cannot believe you don’t have the Ninja Foodi Smart Grill XL I hope we get to see your review of it soon.

[@JohnSanders]

I actually ordered it the day they made it available... but still have not received it... not sure about it yet and I think others will have it well explained before I get it... but thanks for asking...and thanks for watching!!!

[@Ktbasket]

I'm going to give this a try. I use the thick cut bacon so it may not work as well, but this is on my list for this week. Couple of questions: 1. How often do you change the rubber gasket? 2. What is the best gloves for removing things from the Ninja? I have small hands so I've been searching and just haven't found what I need. Thank you John!

[@JohnSanders]

I probably don't change the gasket enough but I do mainly because I like to use different ones for different foods and I have color codes ones I got from Ninja...i like the mitts from Cuisinart or something similar...i think kitchen aid has some too... they are easy to keep handy and easily go on and off...i think one size does actually fit all pretty well... hope this helps and thanks for watching Cathy!!!

[@Ktbasket]

@@JohnSanders Thanks John! I just ordered replacement rings and the oven mitts from Cuisinart. My Ninja doesn't always want to go under pressure so I think the gasket is stretched. Heck I use it so much, it doesn't surprise me. Thanks again. Love your videos!

[@JohnSanders]

That should help... they make it a little harder to put the lid on for awhile but they get better.

[@Kathy_B_in_Tennessee]

Loving me a BLT with fresh home grown tomatoes 🍅 and I know what you mean about the texture of the bacon when you bite into it. Thank you!

[@JohnSanders]

It is really nice not destroying the sandwich by being able to easily bite though it too... glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!!!

[@barbarabuchler3514]

I know it's being said that in a pan is easier, and it is, BUT I cook in a RV and using an air fryer eliminates all the grease from splattering all over the stove, walls, floors, and contains it in one pot. Yes I also cook outside, but sometimes you can't and then I can use the air fryer. Different reasons for different folks doing different stuff. It's all good.

[@JohnSanders]

Amen... well said... and thank you for watching!!!

[@JerrlEvans]

Where did you get the holder that you have your tablet on?

[@JohnSanders]

I got it a year or so ago on Amazon and it has the name Suptek on the base... i really like it...thanks for watching!

[@ralphlewis955]

John, who makes or where did you get your measuring cup for the water TIA

[@JohnSanders]

They are made by OXO i so really like them by the way they are very unique and very useful because they display several different measurements...i ordered them from their website quite a while back so I'm not sure they still offer them... but they work...lol... hope this helps... and thanks for watching !!!

[@ralphlewis955]

Thank you for your reply, John. I was able to find the unit and will purchase in the next day or so Very excited to get it.

[@ralphlewis955]

@@JohnSanders This is a great working tool in the kitchen. I found it available at Amazon for $13.

[@JohnSanders]

It is a really neat tool... glad you found it!!

[@tarjona]

John many thanks for your great videos. It has made my learning curve much easier. The bacon idea is brilliant but I have 2 questions. I am using the same brand but when I PC the bacon they curl up and reduce about half the size. Finally when I AC them for 12 minutes they stick to the rack and when I try to take them out they crumble into pieces. I have tried PAM with little luck. Any ideas?

[@JohnSanders]

I have only tried what I do in the video with very similar results each time... did you mean you are using the same brand and thickness of the bacon?

[@tarjona]

@@JohnSanders many thanks for your quick response. Yes same brand and thickness. Mine stick to rack when I finish AC and crumble when I try taking them out. Any ideas?

[@JohnSanders]

The only thing I can think of is to try avacado oil before air crisp or maybe parchment paper... hope this helps...

[@tarjona]

@@JohnSanders worked out beautifully. Thanks. Keep on the great work!

[@JohnSanders]

That is really good to hear!!! Did you use the parchment or the avacado oil??

[@pyb728]

I just have a question John I love to watch your videos. So when you were cooking the bacon explaining how to cook it you mentioned cooking it on the triple work and pressure cooking it and then you could put it in the refrigerator and heat it up whenever you need it. So how would you heat it up what temperature air fryer and for how long?

[@JohnSanders]

I usually use my air frying oven to reheat but you could do it on any air Fryer on a lower temp setting to keep from coming out further and just check it frequently until it is the temp you want... hope this helps and thanks for watching!!

[@richard1113]

Hey John! Two things I'd like to say about this subject. One... Black Label sometimes gives you thicker slices even with their "regular" packaged bacon. Not sure if that's a mistake or what. I wish this would happen more often because I really don't like super thin bacon. And two... this seems like an awful lot of work. Wouldn't it just be easier to fry the bacon up in a pan real quick?

[@JohnSanders]

Not sure about thickness inconsistency but I have not saw that and yes... the skillet is quicker but I have never got this crispiness from a skillet... honestly... but it is quicker and nothing wrong with that method... just not as good for certain things in my opinion...thanks for watching!!!

[@luckykarma83]

Hi John! My 3 year old LOVES bacon, I will be trying this method soon, I agree with what you said to another commenter, it looks like it would be healthier, you are rendering a lot of the fat off. I only use (and currently have) thick cut bacon. Would the pressure cooking time or air fryer time change because of the increased thickness?

[@JohnSanders]

Maybe the air Fryer time but the pressure cooking time... in my 2 week testing... would be ok and I promise you will see less oil... or Bacon fat on the plate... let me know what your child thinks!!! LOL...i really think it is a healthier version of a fantastic food!!! Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@mondaholleger9728]

if you like your bacon more flexible.. would you pressure cook same and just use air fryer less time ... love the way it renders the fat

[@JohnSanders]

Yes...i would pressure cook around the same but just watch the bacon and at say around 2 or 3 minutes use a fork to lift and get the feel... and then find the exact time you like for texture... hope this helps and thanks for watching!!!

[@butchzaborniak3334]

John, have you ever tried dehydrating bacon?

[@JohnSanders]

I have not tried that... sounds good though

[@butchzaborniak3334]

@@JohnSanders If you want to get together to work on it Im a newbie but understand the basics itll save time and bacon costs Let me know

[@butchzaborniak3334]

Have you done a video of dehydrate bacon for bacon bits? NOTHING is better on slad than REAL bacon!

[@butchzaborniak3334]

Let me ask right here right quick :), our saying 10 mins pressure coo then 10 mins air fry? Hardly seems not worth it when you can microwave for 5 mins

[@DigiDriftZone]

If you're in a rush, sure, but I personally think microwaving is a bit of a waste, it doesn't taste satisfying at all.

[@butchzaborniak3334]

@@DigiDriftZone yes, you are right bes7des, in the foodi, you can collect the bacon drippings fir lard when making eggs

[@daveadriffield7296]

The air fried looks better

[@JRMoritz]

Okay John... the beauty of bacon 🥓 is in the Fat! If you do some research you will discover that some types of fat such as animal fat are really good for you! Some people will like this method but I will pass. Anxiously awaiting your next masterpiece!

[@JohnSanders]

I do get that but the fat removal is just a side note...lol...i was really just trying to get bacon that was crispy and broke up easily as to not destroy the sandwich...i cook with fat a lot and I agree with you... thanks for watching JR

[@daveadriffield7296]

Put some water in air fryer and cook, simple.

[@leeuniverse]

Ya, it's overkill, unnecessary waist of time. The airfried bacon looks like normal fried bacon, and that's great. It takes forever to cook bacon in a pan.

[@JohnSanders]

It does add some time but I really like it better than pan fried... thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!!!

[@ML-kx9gz]

ummmm is it just me or does the bacon that was only air-fried look a lot better?

[@JohnSanders]

They both look good on a plate and a lot like a type of bacon i have seen come from a pan depending on where I order it and how they cook it and the air fried looks like the kind I have cooked and quite honestly if that is the style bacon you like it is very good but when I put it on a sandwich I don't like having it pull apart the sandwich trying to get the bacon to break away... and I really like crispy bacon but I know some like it other ways...thanks for watching!!

[@ML-kx9gz]

@@JohnSanders I just have a regular air fryer, not the ninja but I just cooked pork chops in it last night, they turned out great and tomorrow for breakfast I'll be trying to make either a fried egg or hard boiled egg and bacon. I've watched a lot of your videos, very informative even though we have different types of air fryers. Just wanted to thank you!

[@JohnSanders]

Very glad you enjoy my videos and I think most Air fryers on the market do pretty much the same thing and most of my recipes are interchangeable with almost all of them which is good... but thanks again and glad to have you aboard!!!

[@naterose9856]

Thanks for testing and sharing! Bacon is so good and I’ll be trying this. Keep doing what your doing Jelly007 👏

[@lobudgtpimp]

You need to make one for the soft bacon lovers! But I know that's probably against your principles.

[@JohnSanders]

Lol...I like the soft too and actually did it that way in the bacon cheeseburger video... but it was not an actual method... maybe soon though...thanks for watching!!!

[@russgoyer]

If you love bacon as much as you claim, you’re not gonna want to put an extra 10 minutes in to It

[@JohnSanders]

Lol...i do get excited at the smell but can usually hold out as long as I have a couple of extra pieces that are not needed on the sandwich... that way I settle the craving where I can concentrate on a perfect BLT...thanks for watching!!!

[@russgoyer]

@@JohnSanders I try to restrain myself. I will only cook 6 pieces, but I do it first and they sit on a paper towel until the rest of the breakfast is done. The only problem with that is, while I'm cooking the rest of it, I'm snapping on the bacon I already cooked until there's nothing left. Then I end up cooking the rest of the package.

[@JohnSanders]

Lol...i know the feeling!!!

[@russgoyer]

@@JohnSanders thank you for the time and effort you took to make that video.

[@jfernsten]

John, your timing is uncanny. Making burgers with bacon tomorrow. Always disliked the really crisp or overdone nature of flat out baking at 350. Now I can't wait...

[@JohnSanders]

That is great...ithink you will be impressed.. let me know what you think!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@jenconsumer5228]

I’m not a fan of this method and lemme tell you why. I used a good thick cut good quality. It took the flavor and salt right out of my bacon. Good thing I didn’t do a whole batch. It’s softer, no doubt, but the flavor went somewhere up through the steam when I released it. 🤮

[@daveadriffield7296]

All just overcooked

[@TheBilllawson]

Informative, but VERY PAINFUL to watch.

[@JohnSanders]

Sorry about that but thank you for watching!!!

[@daveadriffield7296]

Why flat, just chuck it in, it's bacon. Too much fuss