Jump to Recipe Microwave bacon is as easy as it gets and it’s still perfectly crisp without any splattering grease or hovering over a skillet! With this simple way to microwave bacon, you can save yourself some precious time for breakfast on busy mornings! Easy Crispy Microwave Bacon Everyone loves bacon, but the thought of having to make a mess of your kitchen while you dodge hot, splattering grease is often reason enough to skip it in the mornings. Well, not anymore! If you’ve been wondering how to microwave bacon, you’ve come to the right place. This easy method makes perfectly crispy bacon every time, and you don’t have to worry about cleanup! Crispy, crunchy bacon made right in the microwave!

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🥘 Ingredients All you need is bacon. That’s it! Bacon - 8 strips of raw bacon. Cooking times vary slightly depending on thickness (*see note). Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions! 🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions With little to no prep time and almost no cleanup, it doesn’t get any easier! You might never make bacon on the stovetop again!

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Prep. Line a microwave-safe plate with 2 paper towels.Arrange bacon. Lay 4 strips of bacon on the paper towels with room between them. Then add 2 more paper towels on top.Cook. Microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until crispy (*see note). Repeat. Remove your cooked bacon from the microwave carefully (the plate will be super hot) and set aside. Repeat steps 1-3 with the remaining 4 strips of bacon. If you prefer not to microwave things, or don’t have a microwave, you can try air fryer bacon! Whip up some quick scrambled eggs and you’ll have yourself an easy breakfast in a flash. Enjoy! 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes Normal bacon ranges between 4-6 minutes, depending on microwave strength. Thick-cut bacon (like what I used) ranges from 5-to 7 minutes and can benefit from a double layer of paper towels beneath the bacon.This recipe will work with turkey bacon but turkey bacon cooks faster. Start with 2 minutes on high and increase the duration 1 minute at a time if needed.If you are out of paper towels, place a microwave-safe bowl over a microwave-safe plate. Drape your bacon over the top of the bowl and cook as directed. All of the grease will run down the bowl and get caught by the plate, and your bacon will still be wonderfully crispy.Storing: Leftover bacon can be sealed in a storage bag or Tupperware and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Microwave for 30-45 seconds to reheat (depending on how much bacon you are reheating).

🥓 Recipes For Bacon Lovers Air Fryer BBQ Bacon Wrapped DrumsticksBaked Bacon Wrapped AsparagusWestern Bacon CheeseburgerCheese and Bacon TurnoversBacon Wrapped MeatloafBBQ Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

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Microwave Bacon

Microwave bacon is as easy as it gets and it’s still perfectly crisp without any splattering grease or hovering over a skillet! With this simple way to microwave bacon, you can save yourself some precious time for breakfast on busy mornings!

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 236kcal Prep 2 minutes Cooking 4 minutes Total Time 6 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 8 strips bacon▢ 2-3 sheets paper towels

InstructionsLine a microwave-safe plate with 2 paper towels. 2-3 sheets paper towelsLay 4 strips of bacon on the paper towels with room between them. Then add 2 more paper towels on top.8 strips baconMicrowave on high until crispy, about 4-6 minutes.Remove the bacon from the microwave (be careful. the plate will be very hot) and repeat steps 1-3 with the remaining 4 strips of bacon. Notes Normal bacon ranges between 4-6 minutes, depending on microwave strength.Thick-cut bacon (like what I used) ranges from 5-to 7 minutes and can benefit from a double layer of paper towels beneath the bacon. This recipe will work with turkey bacon but turkey bacon cooks faster. Start with 2 minutes on high and increase the duration 1 minute at a time if needed. If you are out of paper towels, place a microwave-safe bowl over a microwave-safe plate. Drape your bacon over the top of the bowl and cook as directed. All of the grease will run down the bowl and get caught by the plate, and your bacon will still be wonderfully crispy. The bacon is not crisped the moment it comes out of the microwave, allow it one minute to cool and crisp up before serving.

NutritionCalories: 236kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 23g (35%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg (12%) | Sodium: 375mg (16%) | Potassium: 112mg (3%) | Vitamin A: 21IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Breakfast Ideas, how to cook bacon in the microwave, Microwave Bacon Course Breakfast RecipesCuisine American

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Microwave bacon is as easy as it gets and it’s still perfectly crisp without any splattering grease or hovering over a skillet! With this simple way to microwave bacon, you can save yourself some precious time for breakfast on busy mornings!

Easy Crispy Microwave Bacon

Everyone loves bacon, but the thought of having to make a mess of your kitchen while you dodge hot, splattering grease is often reason enough to skip it in the mornings. Well, not anymore!

If you’ve been wondering how to microwave bacon, you’ve come to the right place. This easy method makes perfectly crispy bacon every time, and you don’t have to worry about cleanup!

🥘 Ingredients

All you need is bacon. That’s it!

Bacon - 8 strips of raw bacon. Cooking times vary slightly depending on thickness (*see note).

Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!

🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions

With little to no prep time and almost no cleanup, it doesn’t get any easier! You might never make bacon on the stovetop again!

  • Prep. Line a microwave-safe plate with 2 paper towels.Arrange bacon. Lay 4 strips of bacon on the paper towels with room between them. Then add 2 more paper towels on top.Cook. Microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until crispy (*see note). Repeat. Remove your cooked bacon from the microwave carefully (the plate will be super hot) and set aside. Repeat steps 1-3 with the remaining 4 strips of bacon.

If you prefer not to microwave things, or don’t have a microwave, you can try air fryer bacon! Whip up some quick scrambled eggs and you’ll have yourself an easy breakfast in a flash. Enjoy!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

  • Normal bacon ranges between 4-6 minutes, depending on microwave strength. Thick-cut bacon (like what I used) ranges from 5-to 7 minutes and can benefit from a double layer of paper towels beneath the bacon.This recipe will work with turkey bacon but turkey bacon cooks faster. Start with 2 minutes on high and increase the duration 1 minute at a time if needed.If you are out of paper towels, place a microwave-safe bowl over a microwave-safe plate. Drape your bacon over the top of the bowl and cook as directed. All of the grease will run down the bowl and get caught by the plate, and your bacon will still be wonderfully crispy.Storing: Leftover bacon can be sealed in a storage bag or Tupperware and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Microwave for 30-45 seconds to reheat (depending on how much bacon you are reheating).

🥓 Recipes For Bacon Lovers

  • Air Fryer BBQ Bacon Wrapped DrumsticksBaked Bacon Wrapped AsparagusWestern Bacon CheeseburgerCheese and Bacon TurnoversBacon Wrapped MeatloafBBQ Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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Print Recipe Leave A Comment Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It! 5 from 7 reviews

Microwave Bacon

Microwave bacon is as easy as it gets and it’s still perfectly crisp without any splattering grease or hovering over a skillet! With this simple way to microwave bacon, you can save yourself some precious time for breakfast on busy mornings!

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 236kcal Prep 2 minutes Cooking 4 minutes Total Time 6 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 8 strips bacon▢ 2-3 sheets paper towels

InstructionsLine a microwave-safe plate with 2 paper towels. 2-3 sheets paper towelsLay 4 strips of bacon on the paper towels with room between them. Then add 2 more paper towels on top.8 strips baconMicrowave on high until crispy, about 4-6 minutes.Remove the bacon from the microwave (be careful. the plate will be very hot) and repeat steps 1-3 with the remaining 4 strips of bacon. Notes Normal bacon ranges between 4-6 minutes, depending on microwave strength.Thick-cut bacon (like what I used) ranges from 5-to 7 minutes and can benefit from a double layer of paper towels beneath the bacon. This recipe will work with turkey bacon but turkey bacon cooks faster. Start with 2 minutes on high and increase the duration 1 minute at a time if needed. If you are out of paper towels, place a microwave-safe bowl over a microwave-safe plate. Drape your bacon over the top of the bowl and cook as directed. All of the grease will run down the bowl and get caught by the plate, and your bacon will still be wonderfully crispy. The bacon is not crisped the moment it comes out of the microwave, allow it one minute to cool and crisp up before serving.

NutritionCalories: 236kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 23g (35%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg (12%) | Sodium: 375mg (16%) | Potassium: 112mg (3%) | Vitamin A: 21IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Breakfast Ideas, how to cook bacon in the microwave, Microwave Bacon Course Breakfast RecipesCuisine American

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5 from 7 reviews

Microwave Bacon

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 236kcal

Prep 2 minutes

Cooking 4 minutes

Total Time 6 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 8 strips bacon▢ 2-3 sheets paper towels

InstructionsLine a microwave-safe plate with 2 paper towels. 2-3 sheets paper towelsLay 4 strips of bacon on the paper towels with room between them. Then add 2 more paper towels on top.8 strips baconMicrowave on high until crispy, about 4-6 minutes.Remove the bacon from the microwave (be careful. the plate will be very hot) and repeat steps 1-3 with the remaining 4 strips of bacon.

Notes Normal bacon ranges between 4-6 minutes, depending on microwave strength.Thick-cut bacon (like what I used) ranges from 5-to 7 minutes and can benefit from a double layer of paper towels beneath the bacon. This recipe will work with turkey bacon but turkey bacon cooks faster. Start with 2 minutes on high and increase the duration 1 minute at a time if needed. If you are out of paper towels, place a microwave-safe bowl over a microwave-safe plate. Drape your bacon over the top of the bowl and cook as directed. All of the grease will run down the bowl and get caught by the plate, and your bacon will still be wonderfully crispy. The bacon is not crisped the moment it comes out of the microwave, allow it one minute to cool and crisp up before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 23g (35%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg (12%) | Sodium: 375mg (16%) | Potassium: 112mg (3%) | Vitamin A: 21IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg (6%)

Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!

Course Breakfast RecipesCuisine American

US CustomaryMetric

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/