How to Cook Bacon in the Oven (Easy & Crispy)

 


Cooking bacon in the oven is a convenient and effective method that results in crispy, evenly cooked bacon without the mess of stovetop splatter. Here’s a simple guide on how to cook bacon in the oven:

Ingredients:

  • Bacon slices (as many as you need)

Equipment:

  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper (optional for easier cleanup)
  • Wire rack (optional, for extra crispiness)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This temperature ensures that the bacon cooks evenly and crisps up nicely.

  2. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. This step is optional but makes cleanup easier.

  3. Arrange the Bacon: Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. If you want extra crispy bacon, place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet and arrange the bacon slices on the rack.

  4. Bake the Bacon: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake the bacon for about 15-20 minutes, depending on your desired level of crispiness and the thickness of the bacon slices.

    • Check the bacon around the 15-minute mark to gauge doneness. Thicker slices may require a few more minutes.

  5. Drain the Bacon: Once the bacon is cooked to your liking (crispy and golden brown), remove the baking sheet from the oven. Use tongs to transfer the bacon slices to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.

  6. Serve: Serve the crispy oven-baked bacon immediately while it’s hot and crispy!

Tips:

  • Adjust Cooking Time: Keep an eye on the bacon, especially towards the end of cooking, to prevent it from burning. Cooking time can vary depending on your oven and the thickness of the bacon.
  • Use a Wire Rack: Using a wire rack allows the bacon fat to drip away as it cooks, resulting in crispier bacon slices.
  • Save the Bacon Fat: Don’t discard the bacon fat! It’s great for cooking other dishes or adding flavor to recipes like roasted vegetables or soups.

Why Cook Bacon in the Oven?

  • Even Cooking: Oven baking ensures that bacon cooks evenly without some parts being undercooked or burnt.
  • Less Mess: Cooking bacon in the oven minimizes stovetop cleanup and reduces splatter.
  • Batch Cooking: You can cook a larger amount of bacon at once, making it perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.

Enjoy your crispy oven-baked bacon with breakfast, in sandwiches, crumbled over salads, or however you prefer!

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