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How to Cook Turkey Bacon in the Oven

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 01/26/21 Updated: 12/11/24
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Cooking turkey bacon in the oven is a total game-changer! It’s the best way to get crispy, perfect bacon each and every time you cook it. You’ll never go back to stove-top bacon after you try this method.

6 slices of turkey bacon laid diagonally across a sheet of parchment paper

What Makes This Technique So Good

  • It’s the fastest, easiest way to get perfectly cooked turkey bacon each and every time.
  • With this method, there’s no babysitting a hot pan of grease, hoping you don’t accidentally leave the bacon in the pan for 30 seconds too long. Cooking bacon in the oven requires very little attention, especially after the first time you do it!
  • The grease doesn’t splatter in the oven like it does on the stove, so there’s no messy cleanup afterward!

What You’ll Need to Cook Turkey Bacon in the Oven

Turkey Bacon – This lower-calorie, lower-fat alternative to pork bacon is a favorite of many who are watching their cholesterol or just don’t eat pork. The problem is that, no matter how you try, it seems like you just can’t get that classic, crisp, bacon texture from turkey bacon. Cooking it in the oven completely changes the game, though!

Chef’s Tips

  • Keep an eye on your bacon, as cook times will vary from oven-to-oven. If you prefer chewier bacon, you may want to cut your cook time down to 15 minutes total.
  • For some extra flavor, rub a little freshly cracked black pepper on your turkey bacon before you put it in the oven.
  • The first time you cook your bacon in the oven, make a note of the amount of time it takes to reach your perfect bacon crispness. Then you’ll be able to time it perfectly each and every time!
  • For easier cleanup, place a sheet of parchment paper under the baking rack.
  • If you’re only cooking one pan of bacon, place your oven rack in the middle of the oven. That will help the bacon cook evenly!
3 and a half slices of turkey bacon on a sheet of parchment paper

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6 slices of turkey bacon laid diagonally across a sheet of parchment paper
4.12 from 9 votes

How to Cook Turkey Bacon in the Oven

Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Cook: 20 minutes minutes
Total: 25 minutes minutes
Cooking turkey bacon in the oven is a total game-changer! It's the best way to get crispy, perfect bacon each and every time you cook it. You'll never go back to stove-top bacon after you try this method.
Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik
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4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 12-ounce package turkey bacon
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Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Baking rack

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit and place baking rack on top of baking sheet.
    Raw turkey bacon on a baking rack
  • Place strips of bacon on baking rack, careful not to overlap. Bake 10 minutes, then flip bacon strips and bake another 10 minutes.
    Cooked turkey bacon on a baking rack
  • Remove from oven and place on paper towels to drain any remaining grease.

Notes

  • For Whole30 or Paleo diets, be sure to use a compliant turkey bacon.
  • Keep an eye on your bacon, as cook times will vary from oven-to-oven. If you prefer chewier bacon, you may want to cut your cook time down to 15 minutes total.
 
Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Nutritional value shown reflects information for 1 serving. Macros may vary slightly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 210kcal | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbs: 0g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1080mg | Calcium: 1mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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  1. AvatarNova says

    Posted on 4/1/25 at 9:01 am

    1 star
    PLEASE do 10 minutes on the bottom rack flip it and then do 5-7 on the top rack right at the end.

    Reply
    • Jessica | Easy Healthy Recipes TeamJessica | Easy Healthy Recipes Team says

      Posted on 4/1/25 at 9:16 am

      Thanks so much for sharing, Shannon!

      Reply
  2. AvatarMdalton says

    Posted on 6/9/24 at 8:26 am

    Don’t think the wording is right on #1.

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    • Megan | Easy Healthy Recipes TeamMegan | Easy Healthy Recipes Team says

      Posted on 6/10/24 at 7:58 pm

      Hi! The instructions are written correctly. If you have any questions, please let us know!

      Reply
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