There’s a reason oven-baked bacon has become my go-to method: it’s foolproof, hands-off, and gives you evenly crisp strips without standing over a splattering skillet. After testing different oven temps, flip times, and thicknesses, this method consistently delivers perfectly cooked bacon—whether you love it shatteringly crisp or just tender with golden edges.
Why You’ll Love This Method
I’ve made bacon every which way—on the stovetop, in the microwave, even in the air fryer. The oven wins every time for ease, consistency, and scalability. It’s the method I recommend to readers and friends because it works in real-life kitchens, not just test kitchens.
✅ Tested multiple times: both with regular and thick-cut packs.
✅ Cleaner: saves you from grease burns and stovetop scrubbing.
✅ Reliable: gives you bacon exactly how you like it, batch after batch.
Once you try oven-baked bacon, you may never go back to stovetop.
How To Bake Bacon In The Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. (This keeps cleanup simple and prevents sticking.) Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on the parchment paper.
- Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven, flip each slice, and return to bake for another 15 minutes—or until it reaches your perfect level of crispiness.
- Thick-sliced bacon: Cook for 20 minutes per side.
- Place the baked bacon slices on paper towels and top with another piece of paper towel to soak up extra grease.
Storage Instructions
Freezer: Freeze cooked bacon between layers of parchment in a freezer bag for up to two months. Perfect for quick breakfasts or recipes.
Fridge: Store cooked bacon in an airtight container for up to four days. Reheat in a skillet or air fryer to bring back crispiness.
Using the oven to cook bacon might seem strange, but once you have seen how to cook bacon in the oven, there’s no turning back. It is easy to make and creates the best, most reliable bacon, regardless of how thick the meat is.
More Recipes With Bacon
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Bacon Wrapped Poppers
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
- Bacon and Rosemary Wrapped Chicken
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Oven Baked Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 package bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Arrange bacon slices in single layer on parchment paper.
- Bake for 15 minutes then remove from oven, flip each piece over, and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until it reaches your preferred level of crispiness. For thick sliced bacon, cook on 20 minutes for each side.
- Place the baked bacon slices on paper towels and top with another piece of paper towel to soak up any extra grease.
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Notes
- For thick-sliced bacon, cook for 20 minutes on each side.
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Comments
Gloria says
This is the only way I make bacon now. So delicious and turns out perfect every time!
Penny says
Please keep bacon recipes coming ,!!!!