This recipe for Bacon in a Toaster Oven yields crispy bacon every time without the messy stovetop splatters!
If you love bacon try our Air Fryer Bacon method as well! You may also enjoy our other delicious breakfast and brunch sides like Air Fryer Sausage and Air Fryer Hash Browns!
I love making Bacon in the Toaster Oven when I have a recipe where I don't need a whole package of bacon or I'm just feeding a few people. It's so convenient because I can basically set it and forget it while prepping other recipes and clean-up is a breeze. No frying pan to man or messy bacon grease splatters on the stovetop and the result is perfect bacon!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This Toaster Oven Bacon is:
- Perfectly Crisp Bacon: delicious results without having to be hands-on with stovetop cooking, avoiding hot grease, and the risk of burns.
- Convenient: This toaster oven cooking process is fuss-free with minimal cleanup required and yields delicious bacon.
- Customizable: Adapt the recipe to your taste with fun variations like sweet maple or spicy glazed! Serve it up with Air Fryer Egg Toast or in a 2 Ingredient Biscuits with cheesy scrambled eggs!
Ingredient Notes
- 8 slices of regular cut bacon: thick-cut bacon will require a longer cooking time. Choose hormone and antibiotic free, and organic bacon if possible.
How to Make Bacon in a Toaster Oven
1: Place pieces of bacon on the toaster oven pan lined with foil.
2: Cook bacon until desired crispiness is reached. Drain excess fat on paper towels and serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. Using a few simple steps and paying careful attention that bacon does not burn!
You can cook bacon in the toaster oven with this step-by-step guide: Line tray with foil, cook at 400 degrees to desired crispiness about 12-15 minutes, and drain excess oil from strips of bacon on paper towel before serving.
The best way to cook bacon in a regular oven is on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil at 400 degrees in a single layer. You could also cook it on a wire rack over a sheet pan if you prefer.
Expert Tips
- Keep an eye on the bacon to prevent burning. Every toaster oven is different in terms of heat so figure out the ideal time for your model.
- Do not overlap bacon to ensure crispy edges!
- Cook times may vary depending on the thickness of the bacon.
- Microwave bacon for 10 seconds if it cools down before serving.
- If you are making more than 1 batch be sure to change the foil liner and clean any excess grease!
Recipe Variations
- Brush bacon slices with maple syrup before cooking for a maple-glazed bacon variation. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle bacon with crushed red pepper flakes and spices for a hot and spicy variation!
Recipe Substitutions
- Swap turkey bacon for regular bacon if desired for a healthier option. Adjust the timing if necessary.
- Experiment with strips of tempeh or shiitake mushroom for a meatless alternative.
Storage Tips
Refrigerate leftover bacon for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven before serving.
I hope you loved making Bacon in the Toaster Oven. Leave a comment and a rating! I'd love to know how you liked it. Enjoy, xoxo!
Recipe
Bacon in a Toaster Oven
Equipment
- Toaster Oven
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon regular cut
Instructions
- Start by lining the toaster oven tray with aluminum foil.
- Arrange bacon strips on the tray, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Preheat the toaster oven to 400°F.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the bacon reaches your preferred level of crispiness.
- Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease before serving promptly!
Notes
- Keep an eye on the bacon to prevent burning. Every toaster oven is different in terms of heat so figure out the ideal time for your model.
- Do not overlap bacon to ensure crispy edges!
- Cook times may vary depending on the thickness of the bacon.
- Microwave bacon for 10 seconds if it cools down before serving.
- If you are making more than 1 batch be sure to change the foil liner and clean any excess grease!
natalie says
So quick and easy! Why haven't I ever thought of making bacon in the toaster?! I can't wait to try this. Thank you!
Kat says
Perfect !! cooked nice and crispy evenly!
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Thanks so much for sharing Kat! So happy you enjoyed!