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Crispy oven-baked bacon strips on a white plate, garnished with fresh rosemary and black pepper.

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven with Aluminum Foil

Baked bree smiling woman enjoying homemade jam at kitchen table.Melissa Nicholson
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 92 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 slices bacon thin or thick-cut

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  • Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. It's okay if they're snug; just ensure they don't overlap.
    Uncooked bacon slices on foil-lined baking sheet for baking or frying.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Thinner slices may need less time, while thicker slices may need the full 20 minutes.
    Crispy bacon strips cooking on aluminum foil inside an oven.
  • Once the bacon is golden brown and crispy, remove the baking sheet from the oven.
    Crispy, golden-brown bacon strips cooked in the oven on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess grease.
    Crispy oven-cooked bacon strips draining on paper towels.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 146mg
Keyword bacon, crispy bacon, easy bacon recipe, oven baked bacon
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