How to Cook Bacon in the Oven (425°)
Baking bacon in the oven at 425° has never been more easy or delicious. This simple 'cooking bacon in the oven' technique gives you light, crispy, buttery slices of bacon without all the mess.
Servings 10 slices bacon
Calories 91kcal
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place a cooling rack on top and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the bacon. Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared rack, making sure they don’t overlap.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the bacon reaches your desired crispness. Thin bacon may cook faster, while thick-cut bacon can take 25–30 minutes.
- Cool and serve. Carefully remove the bacon with tongs and let it cool for about 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Every brand of bacon is different (some are super thick and some are very thin) and every oven runs differently as well. If you notice that your bacon is super thin, you may want to start checking at 10 minutes. Of course, thick-cut bacon will take more baking time. If you buy a good quality thick cut bacon, it could take as long as 25-30 minutes on a rack. My best advice is to KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON YOUR BACON and determine yourself how much time is needed for your bacon of choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 43mg | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
