Bacon makes every breakfast better, but getting it crispy without making a mess? That’s a whole different challenge. I’ve tried frying it, air frying it and baking it, and no matter what, I either end up with grease everywhere or bacon that’s somehow burned and chewy at the same time.

I thought I was doing something wrong, and apparently I’m not alone. I’ve seen tons of Reddit threads full of people struggling with the same thing, even when they swear they’re following recipes to the letter. After trying a bunch of methods, I finally found one that actually works with no guesswork, no splatter — just perfect, crispy bacon every time.

The answer lies in the technique. With some simple tricks we share below, you can cook bacon effortlessly while keeping your kitchen spotless. Say goodbye to greasy countertops and painful splatter burns. These will transform how you make bacon forever, especially if you’re looking forward to hosting some gatherings over the summer. 

Making bacon is always worth the effort, but I found a way to make the breakfast hall of famer without making a huge, greasy mess on the stovetop. My trick to avoiding a greasy stove and messy pans? It’s not the microwave sau friteuză cu aer, although the air fryer ain’t a bad idea. 

The oven is my new favorite way to make this savory meat. I dodge the mess it makes on the stovetop, and if you line your baking sheet with aluminum foil, all you have to do is trash it once the bacon is done. No mess, no stress.

Below, you’ll find the simple steps needed to cook perfect bacon in the oven. When it’s done, I’ve outlined nine genius ways to use leftover bacon fat.

How to cook perfect bacon in the oven

Here are my tips for cooking perfectly crisp bacon in the oven. Spoiler alert: There aren’t many steps, and none of them take very long.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. I would avoid friteuză cu aer mode if your oven has it since the fast-moving air is more likely to blow grease around the inside. We’re aiming for a mess-free scenario. 

Line a baking tray with aluminum foil, or use a nonstick sheet pan for a more eco-friendly approach. If you’re going the foil route, make sure the edges ride up the sides of the tray so the grease doesn’t spill over the sides and down onto the tray. 

If you’re using nonstick bakeware, I prefer a ceramic sheet pan or tray but Teflon works well, too.

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Arrange bacon on the tray. The strips shouldn’t overlap, but it’s fine if they touch since they’ll shrink down significantly while cooking. If you prefer super crispy bacon with a bit less grease, you can arrange the slices on a wire rack above the tray for the fat to drip down below.

Cook for eight to 10 minutes. Be sure to keep one eye on the bacon as some ovens run hotter than others. If you like your bacon crispy and well done, give it another few minutes. Remember, bacon does a lot of its crisping after it comes out and cools. 

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Drain the bacon on a sheet or two of paper towels. After a few minutes, you’re ready to serve those crispy strips with eggs, in a BLT or crumbled to fancy up boxed mac and cheese. 

The best part? After cooking bacon in the oven, all you’re left with is a small ball of foil to heave effortlessly into the trash.

A few countertop ovens for cooking bacon

For bacon, I love using a smaller countertop convection model. A large oven works just as well but takes longer to preheat and, dang it, we want bacon now. 

Cel/Cea/Cei/Cele Ninja Double Oven şi Breville’s Smart Oven Air are two multifunction ovens that work well. Both are large enough that bacon grease won’t splatter on the ceiling, but are small and powerful enough to preheat quickly and cook bacon to a crisp in under 10 minutes. (We’ve also got tips for how to clean your cast iron skillet şi how to make boxed mac and cheese taste so much better.) 

Can you make bacon in an air fryer?

Absolutely. Easy air fryers are perfect for making bacon in a very similar manner to oven bacon. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making bacon in an air fryer. 

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