Save time cleaning up by cooking bacon in the toaster oven! It comes out perfectly crisp and couldn’t be easier to make.
The next time you’re making breakfast, cook the bacon in the toaster oven so you can focus on the eggs and toast. You’ll wonder why you haven’t cooked bacon in a toaster oven before!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Bacon
- Foil
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Toaster Oven Bacon
- Preheat the toaster oven to 425°F. Line an oven-safe baking pan with foil.
- Place the bacon on the baking pan in a single layer without overlapping. If you’re cooking a large amount of bacon you’ll need to cook it in batches.
- Place the bacon in the toaster oven and set the timer. The amount of time will depend on how you like your bacon cooked and the type of bacon you’re using.
- When the bacon is cooked to your liking, carefully remove the pan from the toaster oven using oven mitts. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to absorb the excess grease. Serve and enjoy!
Different Types Of Bacon
If you’re cooking thick-cut, turkey, or vegan bacon, the following chart provides a guideline for cooking times and temperatures:
- Thick-cut bacon – 425°F for 15-20 minutes
- Turkey bacon – 400°F for 8-13 minutes
- Vegan bacon – If the package doesn’t include instructions for toaster ovens, use the instructions for baking but reduce the temperature by 25°F and cook the bacon for about 1-3 minutes less.
Tip and Tricks
- Use an oven-safe baking pan designed for your toaster oven.
- Place the bacon in a single layer. If you’re cooking a lot of bacon, cook it in batches.
- If the bacon is frozen, place it on a microwave safe plate and thaw in the microwave for a few minutes at the defrost setting. You’ll need to turn the bacon over to ensure it fully defrosts.
What Temperature to Cook Bacon in A Toaster Oven
We like to use a temperature of 425°F for perfectly crisp bacon.
How Long To Cook Bacon In A Toaster Oven
Soft and chewy bacon will take about 12 minutes to cook. If you prefer crispy bacon, aim for about 15 minutes, and for extra crispy bacon, about 18 minutes.
How to Store Toaster Oven Bacon
Leftover bacon should be placed into an airtight container and refrigerated for up to three days. You can also freeze leftover bacon by placing it into a freezer-safe container and storing it in the freezer for up to 30 days.
What Temperature Do You Cook Bacon In A Convection Oven?
If you’re using a convection oven, set the temperature to 400° and cook for about 20 minutes.
Toaster Oven Bacon Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- Foil
Instructions
- Preheat the toaster oven to 425°F. Line an oven-safe baking pan with foil.
- Place the bacon on the baking pan in a single layer without overlapping. If you’re cooking a large amount of bacon you’ll need to cook it in batches.
- Place the bacon in the toaster oven and set the timer. The amount of time will depend on how you like your bacon cooked and the type of bacon you’re using.
- When the bacon is cooked to your liking, carefully remove the pan from the toaster oven using oven mitts. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to absorb the excess grease. Serve and enjoy!
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