Perfectly Crispy Oven-Baked Turkey Bacon Every Time
If you’re craving perfectly crispy turkey bacon, this method for oven-baked turkey bacon is a game-changer. I’ve been cooking turkey bacon in the oven for years with consistent results every time, and I’m going to show you how—it’s easy, I promise!
A healthier alternative to pan frying (with virtually zero mess), oven-baking is also convenient. You can make a Coconut Milk Matcha Latte or Tiramisu Latte while the bacon cooks without worrying about it. I often make oven-baked turkey bacon for lunch when working from home and prep a yummy salad while it cooks.
Whether using a conventional, convection, or a Miele Combi-Steam Oven, this recipe provides simple instructions for every scenario. In less than 30 minutes you’ll have deliciously crispy turkey bacon to accompany a healthy breakfast, lunch salad, soup, or tasty snack.
Health Coach Tip:
Turkey bacon is lower in saturated fat than pork bacon, but quality matters. Choose organic or pasture-raised options made without added nitrates or nitrites. Conventionally raised turkeys are often fed GMO corn and soy, and that feed can impact the quality of what ends up on your plate.
How to Cook Crispy Oven-Baked Turkey Bacon
I’ve included three slight variations for various ovens: conventional, convection, and my favorite–the Miele Combi-Steam Oven.
Step 1: Heat the Oven & Prep the Baking Sheet
Heat the Oven
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and set the temperature.
- Conventional Oven: 390º on bake mode
- Convection: 375º on convection bake mode
- Miele Combi-Steam Oven: 390º on surround mode
It’s best to let traditional ovens reach baking temperature before cooking the bacon. You don’t need to wait for a Miele Combi-Steam Oven to reach baking temperature.
Prepare the Baking Sheet
In traditional ovens, a baking rack set on top of a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil will yield the best results.
- Foil reflects more heat making the turkey bacon crisp up more evenly in the oven, plus, it makes clean-up a breeze.
- Not only does an elevated baking rack prevent the bacon from contacting the aluminum, but it also supports air circulation for perfectly crispy bacon.
NOTE: Aluminum is a toxic heavy metal. Some studies suggest that aluminum can transfer to food, so it’s best never to let your food touch it.
The Miele method is simple–use the dark baking tray. There’s no need to line it.
Step 2: Dry the Bacon
While the oven heats, gently pat the bacon dry between layers of paper towels. Don’t skip this step! It’s one of the tricks to getting crispy strips.
Lay the strips on the baking rack or Miele baking tray and place the sheet in the center of the oven. The strips can touch but shouldn’t overlap.
Step 3: Cook
- Conventional Oven: Bake 20-25 minutes
- Convection: Bake 20 minutes
- Miele Combi-Steam Oven: Cook for 15 minutes, then change the cooking mode to browning and cook for 5 more minutes. Note: The smaller Miele ovens don’t need to be fully preheated before putting the bacon inside.
Remember, all ovens are different, so you may need to adjust the time slightly. You’re looking for brown crispy bacon strips.
Broiling Optional: For a little extra crunch in a conventional oven, you can broil the bacon for 60-90 seconds at the end of the baking time. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning–it happens FAST.
Step 4: Cool, Serve & Store
Remove the bacon from the oven and let it cool enough to touch, then serve.
Wrap any leftovers in a paper towel and refrigerate in a tightly sealed silicone pouch for up to 3 days.
Oven-Baked Turkey Bacon Tips
- Adjust cooking time – Ovens vary, so the timing may also vary slightly. The first time you try this method, check it a few minutes early to prevent overcooking.
- Using unbleached parchment paper – If preferred, line the baking sheet with parchment instead of foil. Additionally, you can place the bacon directly on parchment paper if you don’t have a baking rack. In either case, the bacon won’t be as crispy since parchment paper doesn’t reflect the way foil does.
🔥 Do NOT use parchment paper if you plan to broil at the end. It may catch on fire.
What to Eat with Turkey Bacon
You can have your oven-baked turkey bacon as a side to a traditional breakfast, but there are many more ways to enjoy it. Whether fresh from the oven or leftover, here are some of my favorite ways to eat it:
- Add to Eggs: Sprinkle some crumbled bacon into scrambled eggs for more flavor and texture, or enjoy a few slices with my Shredded Zucchini Frittata.
- Salad Enhancer: Bacon is a convenient protein or topping for salads. It’s the star of my Turkey BLT Salad, and it’s absolutely delicious with this Nectarine Salad.
- Soup Garnish: Bacon bits give soups a satisfying crunch, extra flavor, and extra protein. I love garnishing Broccoli Soup and Cauliflower Soup with them.
- Snack: A healthier alternative to chips, crispy turkey bacon satisfies those crunchy cravings and won’t spike your blood sugar. Win-win.
- Dipping: Break the bacon strips into pieces and use them as a substitute for tortilla chips. This is a much tastier way to enjoy your favorite dips.
- Add to Pasta or Risotto: A few generous pinches of crumbled turkey bacon will do wonders to elevate a creamy sauce.
Oven-baked turkey bacon is crispy, convenient, and versatile. Whether you’re enjoying it as part of a high-protein breakfast, salad topper, or as a healthy snack, this method will have you making perfect bacon every time.
📌Don’t forget to save this method to Pinterest so you can find it quickly next time.
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Perfectly Crispy Oven-Baked Turkey Bacon
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (average)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Varies
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb
Description
Enjoy healthy oven-baked turkey bacon without the mess of pan-frying. Whether you have a conventional, convection, or Miele combi-steam oven, this recipe delivers perfectly crispy strips in less than 30 minutes. Serve it for breakfast, on a salad, or enjoy it as a crunchy snack.
Ingredients
1–2 packages of organic turkey bacon (adjust quantity to suit your needs)
Instructions
Heat the Oven: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and set the temperature.
- Conventional Oven: Bake mode, 390º
- Convection: Convection bake mode, 375º
- Miele Combi-Steam Oven: Surround mode, 390º
Prep the Baking Sheet: Traditional ovens use a baking rack set on top of a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil for best results. Miele Combi-Steam Ovens should use the dark Miele baking tray. In either case, the rack should be in the center of the oven.
Prep the Turkey Bacon: While the oven heats, gently rinse the bacon strips in cold water and blot dry between layers of paper towels. Lay the strips on the baking rack (or Miele baking tray) and place the sheet in the center of the oven. The strips can touch but shouldn’t overlap.
Cook the Bacon: Bake until dark golden brown and crispy.
- Conventional Oven: 20-25 minutes
- Convection: 20 minutes
- Miele Combi-Steam Oven: 15 minutes, then change the mode to browning and cook 5 more minutes
Optional Broiling: In a conventional or convection oven, broil on low for 60-90 seconds for extra crunch, but keep a close eye on the bacon to prevent burning.
Cool, Serve, and Store: Remove the bacon from the oven and let it cool to the touch, then serve. Wrap leftovers in a paper towel and refrigerate in a tightly sealed silicone pouch for up to 3 days.
Notes
Rinsing and drying the bacon helps them get nice and crispy so don’t skip this step.
Ovens vary so the timing may also vary slightly. The first time you make oven-baked turkey bacon, check it a few minutes early to prevent overcooking.
See more tips, explanations, and serving suggestions in the post above.
This method is so easy I often cook turkey bacon for lunch when I’m working from home. I love it on salads. Simple clean-up saves so much time.