Learn how to make the best keto-friendly crispy bacon in the oven with ZERO MESS - no flipping required!

Every time I try to make bacon, my family lovingly refers to me as "bacon challenged" and kindly has someone else take over the cooking, lol 🤣

But now that I've learned to cook it in the oven, it turns out perfectly cooked and super crispy every time. And the best part? There's no flipping required and there's NO MESS - YAY!!

Or if you're looking for more bacon recipes, I think you'll love these Pan-Fried Chicken In Bacon Grease and Keto Cheeseburger Soup With Bacon recipes!

❤️ Why You'll Love This Oven-Baked Bacon: 1) It turns out beautiful and super crispy every time. 2) It's quick and easy - just put it in the oven! 3) Not much hands-on time, all you have to do is arrange the bacon on the rack. 4) Less mess and easy cleanup without the splattering.

Jump to:

• Quantity
• Parchment paper method
• Broiler pan/cooling rack method
• Frequently asked questions
• Picking out bacon
• Easy instructions
• Storage and reheating
• Serving suggestions
• Clean-up
• Top tips
• 💬 Comments

I tried cooking bacon in the oven three ways - on a broiler pan, a cooling rack, and directly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. I also tried cooking it in different quantities, here are my results:

Quantity

Initially, I tested cooking the bacon in small batches and decided that I liked the parchment paper method better.

However, when I tested it with an entire package, it was soft and soggy.

Ultimately, I retested each method using an entire package (12 oz.) and got 3 TOTALLY different results as opposed to when I cooked just a few slices. I found that the more you cook, the more airflow you need to get them crispy and they need to cook longer!

Long story short, I don't recommend using a different quantity of bacon. However, if you cook less, you will need to reduce the cooking time and keep a close eye on them so they don't burn.

Parchment paper method

I found that, when cooked on parchment paper, I just couldn't get the bacon crispy. I was cooking it for more than 30 minutes at 400 degrees and it still seemed soggy 😔

And even though I liked the parchment paper method with only a few slices, it did not work well with an entire package. And who wants to only cook a few slices at a time?? Not me! I want ALL THE BACON 🤣

Broiler pan/cooling rack method

Initially, I only tested this recipe on a broiler pan, thinking it would have the same results as a cooling rack. I was wrong!

For this particular recipe, the broiler pan just doesn't allow enough airflow to get the bacon crispy.

So, even though they are usually used interchangeably, I only recommend using a cooling rack, not a broiler pan.

A cooling rack was definitely the best! It was the only method that resulted in super beautiful, crispy bacon and is my recommended cooking method.

Frequently asked questions

Picking out bacon

I prefer to buy no-sugar-added uncured bacon (Applegate, Hormel, and Peterson Farms are good brands) for added health benefits, but buy any type you prefer!

Uncured simply means that it doesn't contain added nitrates or nitrites (in some studies these have been linked to cancer), but instead, relies on natural ingredients, such as celery salt, for curing.

Additionally, smoked bacon will add a fantastic smokey flavor, if that's what you're looking for 🔥

When picking out your bacon, just be sure to watch out for sneakily added sugar and sweeteners 👍

I tested this recipe with Uncured Hormel Bacon, which is regular-cut. If you use a thinner-cut or a thick-cut variety, you will need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Easy instructions

Here is the super simple way to make the best keto bacon in the oven:

Storage and reheating

• Store: Store covered in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
• Reheat: Reheat in the microwave, oven, or air fryer. For the over or air-fryer, reheat at 400 degrees until they're hot and sizzling, around 5 to 8 minutes.

Serving suggestions

While bacon goes with a number of recipes, including this Mexican Chicken Salad from Clean Eating Kitchen (just omit the corn and beans to keep it keto 👍) and these Keto Deviled Eggs, here are some traditional breakfast recipes to serve it with:

• Keto Scrambled Eggs With Cheese
• Keto Coconut Flour Pancakes
• Keto Sweet Chaffles
• Sausage In The Oven (recipe coming soon!)
• Keto Drop Biscuits With Low-Carb White Gravy

Clean-up

Unlike cooking on the stove top, cleanup is a cinch!

After everything has cooled, throw away the aluminum foil, rinse out the baking sheet, and place the wire rack in a sink full of water to soak.

After it has soaked awhile, simply wipe it down with some soap and rinse it off or put it in the dishwasher - easy peasy 😀

Top tips

• The bacon will shrink as it cooks, so the pieces can touch and be close together, but do not overlap so they get nice and crispy.
• Bacon can go from not-quite-done to burned very quickly. When it is close to being done, so be sure to check on it every few minutes.
• Be sure to use a cooling rack and not a broiler pan! The broiler pan doesn't allow enough airflow to get the bacon crispy.
• I don't recommend using a different quantity. However, if you cook less, you will need to reduce the cooking time and keep a close eye on it so it doesn't burn.

Have you tried this oven-baked keto bacon recipe? If so, let me know what you think in the comments below 👇

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