How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Oven baked bacon is easy and convenient. You don’t need a wire rack and you don’t need to flip them. It’s our favorite method because it’s effortless, and mess-free.
Ingredients
- 12 oz regular sliced bacon, or 16 oz thick-sliced bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Arrange slices so they are touching but not overlapping.
- Bake regular cut bacon for 15-20 minutes or thick-cut bacon for 20-30 minutes. Timing varies depending on the fat content in the bacon and your desired crispiness. If baking 2 baking sheets at a time, rotate the baking sheets halfway.
- Use tongs to remove bacon from the baking sheet and transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and serve.
Notes
Storing and Reheating Bacon:
- To Refrigerate: Let the bacon drain on paper towels and cool completely. Store in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
- To Reheat: Re-crisp bacon in a skillet, oven, or air fryer. I don’t recommend microwaving because it can turn chewy.
- To Freeze: For longer storage, freeze cooked bacon between layers of parchment paper in a freezer-safe bag. Reheat from frozen in the oven or air fryer until hot and crisp.
Nutrition Facts
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Amount per Serving
Calories
236
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
37
mg
12
%
Sodium
375
mg
16
%
Potassium
112
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
21
IU
0
%
Calcium
3
mg
0
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
