Oven Baked Bacon
Learn how to cook crispy, mess-free bacon in the oven with this simple step-by-step guide. Perfect results every time—no flipping, no splatter!
Servings: 12
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the baking sheet, placing them close together without overlapping.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes depending on its thickness , or until the bacon reaches your desired crispiness (check early for thin slices).
- Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly, then serve or store as needed.
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Notes
- Thin-cut bacon cooks faster, so start checking around 12–15 minutes.
- There’s no need to flip the bacon while it cooks.
- Bacon crisps up more as it cools - don’t overbake it.
- For extra easy cleanup, let the grease cool, then discard the foil.
- I recommend this commercial quality large rimmed baking sheet. They rarely warp and are high-quality.
- No rack needed—bacon crisps up perfectly right on the baking sheet. Using a rack can increase cook time and makes cleanup harder.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 44mg | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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