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Learn how to make bacon in the oven with this easy oven-cooked method. You will get crispy, delicious bacon with minimal mess in about 20 minutes!
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Hello friends! Let’s talk about making bacon in the oven — because honestly, once you try this method, you’ll never go back to frying it on the stovetop. You don’t even have to pre-heat the oven!
This is one of the most undervalued kitchen hacks because not only does it save you time, but it’s also easier to clean up than pan frying bacon on the stovetop. No splattering grease, no standing over a hot pan – so dreamy!
I also think it tastes better. For whatever reason, baked bacon crisps up perfectly every single time. Crispy yet chewy, just the way I like it.
Whether you’re making bacon to go alongside my favorite Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch, or cooking up bacon for my all-time summer fave — BLT Wraps, this method is a game-changer.
This is one of those kitchen tricks that you will wish you knew about years ago. Cooking a whole package of crispy bacon all at once to use in recipes throughout the week is such a win. Especially because the method is pretty foolproof. All you need is a rimmed baking sheet, parchment paper or foil (a wire rack is optional for extra crispiness!) and bacon!
Let’s skip the messy stove and get some bacon baking!
❤️ Ashley
HOW TO MAKE BACON IN THE OVEN
prep baking sheet
Remember, no need to pre-heat the oven! Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Use a wire rack if you want your bacon extra crispy! Arrange the bacon evenly on the baking sheet.
bake
400 degrees is the perfect temp to bake bacon. Timing will vary depending on your oven and the thickness. It can take anywhere from 15-25 minutes. Once you’ve made bacon in your oven, you will have a better idea of how long it will take.
drain
Once the bacon is crispy, carefully remove the bacon from the oven. Use tongs to transfer the bacon to a paper-towel lined plate and soak up any excess grease.
serve
Whether you are serving bacon alongside pancakes, scrambled eggs, or to use in pasta salads and sandwiches, baked bacon is crispy perfection!
Tips for Success
- Timing: thick cut bacon will take longer to cook than regular cut bacon. Add additional time as needed.
- 1st time? Check early! : Is this your first time baking bacon in your oven? Start checking on the bacon as early as 10 minutes. The rate at which the bacon cooks can vary depending on how quickly your oven comes up to temperature.
- Flavor Variations: Sprinkle brown sugar over the bacon, or drizzle with maple syrup!
- Storage: Store leftover bacon in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to a month.
Ready to make your bacon better? Try making it in the oven for mess-free crispy bacon every time! Let me know how it turned out and don’t forget to take a pic and tag me on social media or leave a comment below!
How to Make Bacon in the Oven
Ingredients
- sliced bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Use an oven-safe wire rack on top of your baking sheet for extra crispy bacon.
- Arrange the bacon: lay the bacon strips in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake: place the baking sheet in a cold oven (no need to pre-heat the oven) for 15-25 minutes or until bacon has reached your desired crispiness. Begin checking the bacon at the 10 minute mark to avoid overcooking.
- Remove and drain: carefully remove the pain from the oven, then transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
- Serve
Notes
The time it will take to bake bacon at 400 degrees will vary depending on how long it takes your oven to come up to temperature. On average, it will take around 15-20 minutes. Begin checking the bacon at the 10 minute mark to avoid over-cooking.
Yes, but it will take a bit longer to cook bacon at a lower temperature and a bit longer to cook it at a higher temperature.
