Evenly crisp bacon with minimal mess—ready for breakfast boards, sandwiches, salads, and more.
Table of Contents
Introduction
At a Glance
What You’ll Need
Method 1: Oven-Baked Bacon
Method 2: Microwave Bacon
Pro Tips
Serving Ideas
For more recipes follow me in Facebook , Pinterest !
Introduction
Say goodbye to greasy stovetops and uneven strips. This guide from tinsuf shows two foolproof techniques—oven and microwave—that produce consistently crispy bacon with almost no cleanup. No flipping, no splattering, just golden crunch.

At a Glance
Serves: 4–6
Total Time: 15–20 minutes (oven) or 3–5 minutes (microwave)
Best For: Brunch prep, meal prep, crowd servings
What You’ll Need
1 lb thick-cut bacon (regular also works)
Paper towels
For Oven: Foil-lined baking sheet + wire rack
For Microwave: Microwave-safe plate
Method 1: Oven-Baked Bacon
Preheat: 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil; set a wire rack on top.
Arrange: Lay strips in a single layer without overlapping.
Bake: 15–20 minutes until your ideal crispness. Thinner bacon cooks faster; start checking at 12–14 minutes.
Drain: Move to a paper towel–lined plate to finish crisping.
Method 2: Microwave Bacon
Prep: Line a plate with 2–3 paper towels; arrange bacon in a single layer.
Cover & Cook: Top with another towel layer. Microwave on HIGH 3–5 minutes, checking every minute.
Drain: Transfer to a clean towel to crisp and cool briefly.
Pro Tips
Thick-cut wins: More forgiving and extra crunchy.
Rack advantage: In the oven, a rack allows fat to drip for even crisping.
Save drippings: Strain and refrigerate bacon fat for eggs, sautéed greens, or roasted potatoes.
Batch & store: Refrigerate up to 5 days. Reheat on a rack at 350°F (175°C) for 3–5 minutes or air-fry 2–3 minutes.
Serving Ideas
Add to breakfast sandwiches, BLTs, burgers, chopped salads, chowders, casseroles, baked potatoes, or enjoy as a snack.

Guide presented by tinsuf. Want more fast, reliable kitchen techniques? Explore our how-tos and brunch recipes on tinsuf.