How to Make Crispy Bacon in the Oven (With Less Mess and All the Crunch)
If you’ve ever stood over a splattering frying pan, dodging grease while flipping curling strips of bacon, this tip is about to change your breakfast game forever.
Oven-baked bacon is the secret to perfectly crispy, evenly cooked strips — with zero flipping and way less cleanup. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want to streamline your morning, this method is the ultimate bacon upgrade.
Why Bake Bacon?
Baking bacon in the oven isn’t just easier — it’s better. Here’s why:
Even Cooking: No more burnt edges and raw middles.
No Flipping Required: Pop it in and walk away.
Easy Cleanup: Especially if you line the pan with foil or parchment.
Batch-Friendly: You can cook a whole package at once, ideal for brunch or meal prep.
What You’ll Need
1 package of bacon (regular or thick-cut)
Baking sheet (rimmed)
Aluminum foil or parchment paper
Optional: wire rack
Step-by-Step: How to Make Crispy Bacon in the Oven
1. Preheat Your Oven
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). This temperature gets the bacon crispy without burning.
2. Line the Pan
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup. If you have a wire rack, place it on top of the baking sheet to allow the bacon to cook from all sides — but it’s not required.
3. Arrange the Bacon
Lay the bacon strips out in a single layer. Make sure they don’t overlap; a little crowding is okay since they’ll shrink as they cook.
4. Bake
Place the pan in the middle rack and bake for:
Regular-cut bacon: 15–18 minutes
Thick-cut bacon: 20–25 minutes
Check around the 12-minute mark to see how fast it’s cooking. Every oven varies.
5. Drain and Cool
Once crispy to your liking, remove from the oven and transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Let it cool for a few minutes — it’ll crisp up even more as it cools.
Tips for Bacon Perfection
For Extra Crispy Bacon: Use a wire rack and bake an extra 2–3 minutes.
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