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Hands holding a tray of crispy, baked bacon strips on parchment paper.

Oven baked bacon

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 15 strips Bacon 1 package

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it fully heat up.
    A close-up stack of raw bacon strips on a white plate.
  • Grab two baking sheets and line them with parchment paper—this makes cleanup way easier.
    Two empty baking trays topped with sheets of pre-cut parchment paper.
  • Arrange the bacon strips flat on the parchment paper without overlapping.
    Uncooked bacon strips neatly arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, adjusting the time based on thickness and your preferred crispiness.
    Finished tray of baked bacon resting on white parchment paper.
  • Carefully remove the baking sheets from the oven once the bacon is done. Use tongs to transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain and crisp up.
    Fully baked crispy bacon arranged on a clean tray for serving.

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