Classic Crispy Baked Bacon
Classic Crispy Baked Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon, thick-cut or regular
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup. If you prefer, you can place an oven-safe wire rack on top of the foil-lined baking sheet. This allows air to circulate around the bacon, promoting crispiness and letting the fat drip away.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack. Ensure there is no overlapping, as this will prevent the bacon from crisping evenly. You may need to use two baking sheets if you have a lot of bacon.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your bacon and your desired level of crispiness. Thicker bacon will take longer, while thinner bacon will cook faster. Keep a close eye on it, especially towards the end, to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
For extra crispy bacon, flip the strips halfway through the cooking time (around 10 minutes). This helps both sides cook evenly. Continue baking until the bacon reaches your preferred crispiness and is golden brown.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Once cooked, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Using tongs, transfer the crispy bacon strips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess fat. This step is crucial for achieving maximum crispiness.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly crispy baked bacon!
⏱️ 1 min
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Classic Crispy Baked Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon, thick-cut or regular
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup. If you prefer, you can place an oven-safe wire rack on top of the foil-lined baking sheet. This allows air to circulate around the bacon, promoting crispiness and letting the fat drip away.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Arrange the bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack. Ensure there is no overlapping, as this will prevent the bacon from crisping evenly. You may need to use two baking sheets if you have a lot of bacon.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your bacon and your desired level of crispiness. Thicker bacon will take longer, while thinner bacon will cook faster. Keep a close eye on it, especially towards the end, to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
For extra crispy bacon, flip the strips halfway through the cooking time (around 10 minutes). This helps both sides cook evenly. Continue baking until the bacon reaches your preferred crispiness and is golden brown.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Once cooked, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Using tongs, transfer the crispy bacon strips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess fat. This step is crucial for achieving maximum crispiness.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly crispy baked bacon!
⏱️ 1 min