Crispy Bacon
Oven-baked bacon turns evenly crisp with no stovetop spattering or babysitting.
Dietary
Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free
This method uses a cold oven start on a rimmed baking sheet to render fat slowly, resulting in flat, evenly crisp strips. It works well for feeding a crowd at breakfast since the oven does most of the work hands-off, and cleanup is simpler than pan-frying.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon strips
Method
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Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
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Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the lined baking sheet, making sure the edges do not overlap.
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Bake until the bacon reaches your desired crispness, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating the pan once halfway through for even browning.
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Using tongs, transfer the bacon strips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
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Let the bacon rest for 2 minutes to crisp further before serving.
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Crispy Bacon
This method uses a cold oven start on a rimmed baking sheet to render fat slowly, resulting in flat, evenly crisp strips. It works well for feeding a crowd at breakfast since the oven does most of the work hands-off, and cleanup is simpler than pan-frying.
25 min 4 servings 260 cal
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon strips
Method
- 1
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- 2
Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the lined baking sheet, making sure the edges do not overlap.
- 3
Bake until the bacon reaches your desired crispness, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating the pan once halfway through for even browning.
- 4
Using tongs, transfer the bacon strips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
- 5
Let the bacon rest for 2 minutes to crisp further before serving.