Learn how to cook bacon in the oven so it\u2019s perfectly crispy and mess-free! Skip the greasy mess on the stovetop and bake bacon instead.<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMaking oven cooked bacon is the easiest way to cook lots of bacon without much effort! I love the oven method because I can cook big batches<\/a> of bacon without babysitting a frying pan, splattering hot grease on my hand, and later finding grease spots on my favorite shirt.<\/p>\n But I still love a slice or three of perfectly crisp bacon. Yes, please.<\/p>\n So, fire up your oven because, in this post, I\u2019ll show you exactly how to cook bacon in the oven so you can enjoy it any time you want!<\/p>\n Ready to learn how to cook bacon in the oven? Follow these simple instructions!<\/p>\n Step 1: Preheat the oven<\/strong> to 400 degrees F.<\/p>\n Step 2: Line a rimmed baking sheet<\/a> with foil and place a wire cooling rack<\/a> on the cooking sheet.<\/strong> If you do not have a cooling rack, use your broiler pan<\/a>. Line the inside bottom of the broiler pan with foil before fitting the top on the pan. The bacon fat will drip inside.<\/p>\n Step 3: Lay out your bacon slices in a single layer, <\/strong>and arrange the bacon in a single row. Avoid overcrowding your bacon, as it might not cook evenly.<\/p>\n Step 4: Roast the bacon for 15-20 minutes. <\/strong>This is approximately based on how crispy you like your bacon, your oven, and how thick your bacon is cut. I like my bacon extra crispy, so I usually roast it for 20 minutes. Start checking the bacon at 15 minutes.<\/p>\n Step 5: Once cooked to your desired crispiness,<\/strong> use tongs<\/a> to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to remove some of the fat.<\/p>\n Note: If you like your bacon less crispy or are cooking bacon in the oven for the first time and don\u2019t want to mess it up, set the timer for 10 minutes and check the bacon. Add more time if necessary for perfectly crispy bacon.<\/em><\/p>\n Temperature:<\/strong><\/p>\n In my experience, I\u2019ve found that cooking bacon at 400F is the best temperature for perfectly crispy bacon every single time. 350-375F is too low and gives you soft, chewy bacon, while 425-450F may burn the bacon.<\/p>\n Time:<\/strong><\/p>\n Short answer: 15-20 minutes.<\/p>\n Long answer: The time depends on the thickness of your bacon and how crispy you like it. If you\u2019re new to baking bacon, set your cooking time to 10 minutes and check it, extending the time until it\u2019s cooked through.<\/p>\n What about the bacon fat from cooking bacon in the oven?<\/p>\n Since we are all about avoiding food waste<\/a> here at Crumbs, my advice is to save that yumminess!<\/p>\n Always pour off your bacon grease while it is warm (so it will pour easily and not solidify just yet) and use a glass or metal container \u2013 plastic will melt! I like to use 16oz pint mason jars<\/a> since I already have them on hand. Remember that you can continuously add more grease to the pot, too.<\/p>\n What can you cook with bacon grease? It happens to be a key ingredient in these delicious recipes!<\/p>\n But you can also use it to saut\u00e9 potatoes, make a salad dressing, or in BLT Pasta Salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n After you learn how to cook bacon in an oven, you\u2019ll want to make a big breakfast spread to go with it!<\/p>\n The most accurate way to track many proteins is to weigh them raw before cooking and track the raw weight. This way, you\u2019ll account for all of the possible calories, even as some of the water and fat cook out of the meat (so it ends up weighing less after cooking than it did before).<\/p>\n However, when you\u2019re cooking bacon in the oven in bulk, that\u2019s harder to measure, especially if you end up freezing it for later or using it in a recipe with other ingredients.<\/p>\n In that instance, it\u2019s better to weigh it cooked and make sure you find an entry in your food tracker that specifies \u201ccooked\u201d.<\/p>\n However you decide to keep track of your bacon, be consistent to help you hit your macro goals.<\/p>\n Want to learn more about macros, nutrition goals, and accurately tracking what you eat? Grab my free guide here<\/a> to start achieving your real body goals by eating the foods you love.<\/em><\/p>\n The great thing about using the wire baking rack on a rimmed baking sheet is that heat circulates all around the bacon, so you NEVER have to flip it over. But if you use a broiler pan, flip it after 10 minutes of cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n No worries! You can still cook bacon in ovens without a wire rack! Simply lay your bacon right on the foil and bake. You can also use parchment paper<\/a> to prevent the bacon from sticking to the pan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBENEFITS OF COOKING BACON IN THE OVEN<\/h2>\n
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SUPPLIES FOR CRISPY BACON IN OVEN<\/h2>\n
HOW TO COOK BACON IN THE OVEN<\/h2>\n
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HOW TO COOK BACON IN AN OVEN: TIME AND TEMPERATURE<\/h2>\n
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OVEN BACON TIPS<\/h2>\n
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COOK BACON IN OVEN AND SAVE THE BACON GREASE<\/h2>\n
RECIPE IDEAS FOR OVEN BAKED BACON<\/h2>\n
MACRO TRACKING FOR OVEN BAKED BACON<\/h2>\n
HOW DO YOU MAKE BACON IN THE OVEN FAQS<\/h2>\n
Do I have to flip bacon cooked in the oven?<\/h3>\n
How do you make bacon in the oven without a wire rack?<\/h3>\n
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