Baking Bacon In The Oven

Yes, you can bake bacon in the oven! For perfectly crispy results, bake it in a 350°F oven. It cooks more evenly at a lower temperature

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 88kcal

8 oz bacon (about 8 strips)
Spices to taste (optional; you can use freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and/or garlic powder)

Preheat your oven to 350°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 parchment paper instead of using a rack.
You can sprinkle the bacon with spices if you wish, but this is purely optional. I typically don't.
Bake until the bacon is as crispy as you want it. I bake it for 20 minutes.
If you didn't use a rack, place the cooked bacon briefly on paper towels to drain, then serve.