How to Cook Perfectly Crispy Bacon in the Oven
Cooking bacon in the oven is hands down the best way to get perfect crispy bacon every single time. It's super easy to make a big batch while creating less mess!
Servings: 4
Calories: 473kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz bacon
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Lay strips of bacon onto the pan in a single layer. It's ok if they are touching, just be sure not to overlap.
- Place baking sheet into the middle rack of a cold oven and turn it on to 400 degrees f.
- Bake bacon for 15-20 minutes until desired level of crispness.
- Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Notes
Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of your bacon, how many slices you have on the pan and your unique oven. See recipe post for tips on how to tell when bacon is done.
Nutrition
Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 225mg | Vitamin A: 42IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.5mg