How To Microwave Bacon

Bacon is a Saturday morning breakfast necessity, but sometimes you need it FAST. Not only is microwaving bacon the fastest way to cook it, but it also leaves you with less grease to clean up afterward. No messy skillets and grease splattered stoves or dangerously hot baking sheets to clean up—it's 100% the way to go. Of course, if you have more time and want to cook bacon for a crowd, our oven-baked method is a success every single time. Ready to leave the oven behind? Keep reading on for all of my top tips:

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How To Microwave Bacon

First, line a microwave safe plate with 3 layers of paper towels. We’ll be using a lot of paper towels in this recipe—it’s a must when microwaving bacon. Place the bacon on top in a row without overlapping. Cover the bacon with 2 more layers of paper towels.

Microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes for crispy bacon, checking halfway through. If you are cooking fewer strips of bacon, a good rule of thumb to follow is cooking for 1 minute per piece of bacon. (Depending on different models of microwaves and their respective heat strengths, it might take less time to reach your desired doneness!). If your bacon isn’t as crispy as you like, you can let it go for longer, but remember that it will continue to get crispier as it cooks.

The full list of ingredients and instructions can be found in the recipe below.

Recipe Tips

• Can I get crispy bacon in the microwave? Bacon cooked in the microwave will be a little bit chewier, but it will also be crispy! Start with cooking the bacon for 4 minutes and cook for an additional minute at a time until it's as crispy as you like. But remember, the bacon will get crispier as it cools. I like mine after 5 minutes.
• How long does it take? I landed on 4-6 minutes but keep in mind that your cook time will vary with your microwave wattage. A higher-end 1,000-watt microwave will likely take 4 minutes or even less time whereas a 700-watt or less microwave will cook slower and not as evenly.
• Can I cook a lot of bacon at once? Yes! You can cook bacon in layers in the microwave. Just remember to place a layer of paper towels between each layer of bacon. We don't recommend doing more than 3 layers of bacon at a time. If you have half-sized sheets of paper towel, use two half sheets to make each layer.
• Use a lot of paper towels. This recipe requires a fair amount of paper towels to soak up the grease. If you encounter that your paper towels are sticking to your bacon, check for a few things. First:the crispier the bacon, the less likely the paper towels will stick. Second: make sure you're using high-quality paper towels to eliminate sticking.
• Do I need a microwave tray? Nope! A microwave-safe plate is all you need. Careful as you remove your plate from the microwave as it may be hot. We use the paper towels that are lining the plate to take it out of the microwave safely.

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Storage

If you have any leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for around 4 days.