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

tongs during cooking.

You can also use a bacon press if you regularly make large batches.

But honestly? A little curl isn’t a bad thing.

Those crispy, ruffled edges are one of my favorite parts!

Flavor Variations

Classic bacon is hard to beat, but you can have a little fun with it.

Maple Bacon

Brush cooked bacon lightly with maple syrup during the final minute of cooking.

Watch it closely because the sugar can burn quickly.

Brown Sugar Bacon

Sprinkle a small amount of brown sugar over the bacon before

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