Crispy Oven Baked Bacon
Crispy Oven Baked Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon, thick-cut, enough to arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet
Instructions
- 1
Line your baking sheets with parchment paper. This helps with easy cleanup and prevents sticking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheets. Ensure there is no overlap for even cooking and crispiness.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Place the baking sheets with the bacon into a cold oven. Starting with a cold oven allows the bacon to render its fat slowly, resulting in crispier bacon.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Set the oven temperature to 400°F. The bacon will cook as the oven preheats.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the bacon reaches your desired level of crispiness. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the bacon and your oven. Keep a close eye on it during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Carefully transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with several layers of paper towels. This will absorb any excess fat, making the bacon even crispier.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve the perfect crispy bacon immediately, for example, on BLTs, alongside eggs, or as a snack.
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Crispy Oven Baked Bacon
- 1 pound bacon, thick-cut, enough to arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet
Instructions
- 1
Line your baking sheets with parchment paper. This helps with easy cleanup and prevents sticking.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheets. Ensure there is no overlap for even cooking and crispiness.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Place the baking sheets with the bacon into a cold oven. Starting with a cold oven allows the bacon to render its fat slowly, resulting in crispier bacon.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Set the oven temperature to 400°F. The bacon will cook as the oven preheats.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the bacon reaches your desired level of crispiness. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the bacon and your oven. Keep a close eye on it during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Carefully transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with several layers of paper towels. This will absorb any excess fat, making the bacon even crispier.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve the perfect crispy bacon immediately, for example, on BLTs, alongside eggs, or as a snack.