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5.0 from 6 votes

Crispy Oven Baked Bacon

If you love crispy bacon but dread the mess, you have to try this crispy oven bacon. Great for feeding a crowd and no grease splatters left to clean up! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories: 78 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. Bacon regular sliced, see notes
  • fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Adjust oven rack so it’s placed in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Prepare a baking sheet. Line with parchment paper or foil (for easy clean up) and place a fitted wire rack on top.
  3. Lay the bacon slices on top of the rack. it’s ok if they touch but make sure they’re not overlapping.
  4. Season with some freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  5. Bake for 15-22 minutes or until the bacon is as "crispy" / browned as you like. Thicker cuts will take a little longer and thinner cuts won’t need quite as long. Bacon cuts can vary so watch closely at the end.
  6. Let bacon cool / drain directly on the wire rack. Pat both sides with a paper towel to remove grease and help crisp up (or transfer to a paper towel lined plate). Bacon will crisp up even more as it cools.

Notes

  • Bacon: you can use regular or thick cut bacon. Generally, bacon that is cut thicker tends to be chewier, whereas thinner cuts result in a crispier texture. Whatever your preference, use that! 
  • you can use regular or thick cut bacon. Generally, bacon that is cut thicker tends to be chewier, whereas thinner cuts result in a crispier texture. Whatever your preference, use that! 

Nutrition Information

Serving 2slices (15g) Calories 78kcal (4%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 320mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 78

% Daily Value*

Serving 2slices (15g)
Calories 78kcal 4%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 320mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.