How to cook bacon in the oven on parchment paper?

I demonstrate exactly how to bake bacon in the oven for a mess-free, extra crispy, have it your way bacon perfection in the BEST (and ONLY) way possible. You won’t ever fry on the stovetop again thanks to how quick and simple it is.

“OMG…. Years ago, I heard the words “she’s baking the bacon in the oven!” from the other side of the kitchen. Seriously, I was astounded that not everybody had already started baking their bacon. When I tell people I only make bacon in the oven, I startle them everywhere. EVER.

And, to be completely honest, the reason this became the standard method of cooking bacon in my home was pure laziness. I hate the grease spatter…. I actually make my fried chicken in the oven because I detest frying things on the stovetop so much. Do you really want to spend all of time cleaning bacon grease off of everything within ten feet of your oven?

And wouldn’t you like the crispiest bacon ever made? but not too crisp…. still having some chewiness, but not being overly floppy (this is a technical term we use). If you want to cook bacon in the oven without having to clean up your kitchen afterward, that’s totally for you.

It’s not difficult to cook bacon in the oven, and I certainly didn’t come up with the method, but I do know a few tips that will help you achieve bacon perfection. and a spotless kitchen that only smells like heaven with bacon added

Oven Baked Bacon – In 3 Steps

Lay out the bacon – to start, lay the bacon out in an even layer on the sheet pan being careful not to overlap any of the pieces.

Bake – bake the bacon at either 375°F or 400°F (more on that below!) for 20-25 minutes.

Drain the grease – once your bacon is out of the oven, pull it off of the sheet pan, blotting away any excess grease (if desired). Let your bacon grease cool, and pour it into a mason jar to save for later!

Do I Have to Flip the Bacon?

Nope! You don’t have to flip it while cooking. Simply put, there is no flipping or monitoring required. The bacon is simply placed on a baking sheet, placed in the oven, and timed. The bacon strips gradually transform into the crispy, golden-hued, and irresistible bacon we know and love in the oven while bubbling away (no splattering!).

How long do you cook bacon in the oven?

Since every oven is different, you may need to try a few different approaches before figuring out what works best for your oven, the amount of time it takes to cook bacon really depends on a few variables. Additionally, the thickness and fat content of your bacon will influence how long it takes to cook. You can make the best bacon by following this advice on how long to bake bacon in the oven:

For oven temperature of 425 degrees:

Bake your bacon for 10-15 minutes checking every 2 minutes after the 10 minute mark

For oven temperature of 400 degrees:

Bake the bacon for 12-17 minutes checking every 2 minutes after the 12 minute mark.

For oven temperature of 375 degrees:

Bake the bacon for 15-20 minutes checking every 2 minutes after the 15 minute mark.

I LOVE this simple Sweet and Spicy Candied Bacon, which is, in my opinion, the BEST way to cook bacon. However, feel free to experiment when baking your bacon.

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