Crispiest Bacon

To make the crispiest bacon, the method and a few key tips matter more than fancy ingredients. Here’s how to get bacon that’s shatteringly crisp:

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🔥 Oven Method (Best for Crispiness and Even Cooking)

What you need:

• Bacon (regular-cut, not thick-cut for max crisp)

• Baking sheet

• Wire rack (optional)

• Parchment paper or foil (for easy cleanup)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

3. Place bacon on a wire rack over the baking sheet (or directly on the sheet if you prefer).

4. Don’t overlap slices – they need room to crisp.

5. Bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness and crisp preference.

6. Check frequently near the end. Pull when it’s a deep golden-brown (not dark brown – that’s burnt).

7. Drain on paper towels immediately.

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🥓 Extra Tips for Maximum Crispiness:

• Room temp bacon crisps more evenly – let it sit for 10 minutes before cooking.

• Use thinner cuts – thick-cut bacon stays chewy longer.

• Render slowly for stovetop – medium-low heat helps fat fully render.

• Flip once halfway through if cooking in a pan.

• Pat with paper towels after cooking to remove excess grease.

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Want a twist? Try a crispy maple-pepper bacon glaze:

• Brush lightly with maple syrup + cracked black pepper halfway through baking.

Let me know if you want the microwave, air fryer, or pan method instead.