Oven Bacon Recipe, Crispy or Chewy
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Oven Bacon Recipe, Crispy or Chewy
Description
Oven Bacon Recipe, Crispy or Chewy offers a straightforward approach to baking up to about eight bacon strips at once. The process uses a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and optionally a wire rack to elevate the bacon so that it crisps evenly without sitting in its own fat. Baking at 400°F allows the bacon to cook until it reaches the desired texture, with about 15 minutes for chewy pieces and up to 25 minutes for very crispy slices. No flipping is needed during the cooking time.
The bacon’s texture depends on preferred doneness, and the recipe adapts for either style by changing baking time. Using a rimmed pan prevents grease from dripping onto the oven floor, avoiding smoke or extra cleanup. If you opt not to use a rack, blotting cooked bacon on paper towels helps remove excess grease before serving.
Bacon cooked this way can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for around four days. Leftovers can be gently reheated in a microwave with a paper towel cover at reduced power or eaten cold as desired. Covering the bacon loosely with parchment paper while baking can minimize splatter, and wearing long oven mitts is advised to safely handle the hot pan.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Bacon about 8 strips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and fit it with a wire rack.
- Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the wire rack. You can also arrange them directly on foil or parchment paper instead of using a rack.
- Bake until the bacon is as crispy as you want it. As a general guideline (but remember that ovens vary), bake for 15 minutes for chewy bacon, 20 minutes for crispy bacon, and 25 minutes for extra crispy bacon. There's no need to flip the bacon midway.
- If you didn't use a rack, place the cooked bacon briefly on paper towels to drain before serving.
Notes
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to catch grease and prevent oven messes during cooking.
- Covering bacon with parchment paper while baking can reduce splattering.
- Handle the hot pan with long oven mitts to avoid burns when removing from the oven.
- Foil or parchment lining produce similarly crispy bacon results; both are suitable options.
- Store leftover bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave at 50% power covered with a paper towel or enjoy them cold.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2strips | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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