Crispy Fried Bacon: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

gives you much more control.

Flip occasionally

You don’t need to constantly move the bacon around, but flipping it once or twice helps both sides brown evenly.

Let it drain

Removing the bacon from the grease when it’s finished allows it to crisp as it cools.

Should You Add Oil to the Pan?

No.

For traditional fried bacon, additional cooking oil isn’t necessary.

Bacon naturally releases plenty of fat as it cooks.

Adding oil can actually make the finished bacon unnecessarily greasy.

What If Your Bacon Is Cooking Too Fast?

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