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Strips of oven baked crispy bacon on a sheet pan

Classic Oven Baked Crispy Bacon

Enjoy perfectly crispy bacon every time with this easy oven-baked method. No more splattering stovetops – just delicious, evenly cooked bacon ready to elevate your breakfast or favorite dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package Bacon regular-cut or thick-cut

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper or Aluminum Foil
  • Wire Rack
  • Tongs
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top.
  3. Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they do not overlap.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes for regular-cut bacon or 20-25 minutes for thick-cut bacon, adjusting time for desired crispness and oven variations.
  5. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and use tongs to transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can flip the bacon halfway through cooking. Be sure to watch the bacon closely as cooking times can vary by oven and desired crispness. This method produces less mess than pan-frying.