How to Cook Bacon

Steps

1. 1Oven Method
2. 2One option is to lay bacon strips out on parchment paper on a baking sheet.
3. 3Bake at 400°F for 15-16 minutes.
4. 4The other option is to cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and add a metal cooling rack. Then, lay the bacon strips on top of this.
5. 5Bake at 400°F for 17-18 minutes.
6. 6Air Fryer Method
7. 7Lay bacon strips in the air fryer basket(s) in one layer. You don’t want to the bacon to overlap, but it can touch a little as it will get a bit smaller as it cooks.
8. 8Air fry at 400°F for 7 minutes.
9. 9Microwave Method
10. 10The best way to microwave bacon is to use a silicone bacon maker. You simply fill each cavity with a strip of bacon and close it up.
11. 11Place on a plate with a paper towel and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes.
12. 12Allow the bacon to cool in the microwave for 1 minute after.