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Oven Fried Bacon (How to Cook Bacon in the Oven)

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword easy-bacon-recipes, how-to-cook-bacon-in-the-oven, oven-fried-bacon-recipe
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thick cut bacon OR
  • 1 lb classic cut bacon (any amount will work)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with heavy duty foil and fit with an oven safe rack. (You can also bake the bacon directly on the foil.)
  • Arrange bacon slices on rack leaving around 1/2 inch between for air to circulate.
  • Cook for 20-25 minutes (thick cut) Classic cut cook for 20 minutes or until desired crispness is reached. (Cook to your preferred level of crispiness.)
  • Remove from rack using tongs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and enjoy. Freeze bacon grease for future use.

Notes

  • See how to make Candied Maple Bacon in the oven here.
  • You can cook the bacon directly on a foil-lined baking sheet. When doing so, flip the bacon halfway through baking.