Description
This recipe delivers perfectly cooked oven-baked bacon that is crispy and evenly cooked without the mess of stovetop frying. Baking bacon in the oven allows for hands-off preparation and consistent results, whether you prefer chewy or extra crispy slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange Bacon: Place the bacon slices in a single layer on the parchment paper, ensuring that the slices do not overlap or touch to allow even cooking and crispiness.
- Bake Bacon: Bake the bacon in the preheated oven for 14 minutes if you prefer chewy bacon or up to 18 minutes if you like it extra crispy. Keep in mind that the bacon will continue to crisp slightly after removal from the oven.
- Drain and Serve: Using tongs, transfer the bacon slices to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the excess grease. Discard or save the drippings for other recipes, and serve the bacon warm.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on bacon thickness and oven heat consistency.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Save the rendered bacon fat to use for cooking eggs, vegetables, or in savory dishes.
- Check bacon towards the end of cooking to prevent burning, especially if your oven runs hot.
- For crispier bacon, you can flip slices halfway through baking, but it’s not necessary.
