Seriously Easy Microwave Bacon
By Linley Hanson
3/24/2025
It’s seriously easy to cook perfectly crispy bacon in the microwave . It’s quick, easy and foolproof. Microwave bacon is our go-to, no-mess method for easy bacon making!
Here’s the DL ⤵️: Bacon is always a good idea. If we’re at the cabin and I’m serving a crowd, I turn to my go-to bacon in the oven recipe , but if I’m in a pinch and need a small batch of bacon fast, microwave bacon is where it’s at. It’s easy, mess-free and fool proof!
Everything You Need for Microwave Bacon
Do you remember those plastic bacon trays from the nineties that people used to make bacon in the microwave? Guess what, you don’t need one of those to make perfect bacon in the microwave. Here is everything you need:
- Your favorite sliced bacon
- A large microwave-safe plate that fits in your microwave
- 3-4 pieces of paper towel
How long does it take to microwave bacon?
Bacon in the microwave will take anywhere from 6 to 8 minutes to cook depending on the thickness of your bacon.
Microwave Bacon Cook Time:
Thin Bacon: If you are using thin bacon, we recommend starting with 2 minutes on high and then flipping and cooking for 2 more minutes. After that, microwave in increments of 30-60 seconds until it reaches desired doneness.
Medium/Thick-Cut Bacon: For medium to thick-cut bacon, start with 3 minutes on high. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes. After that, microwave in increments of 30-60 seconds until it reaches desired doneness.
Crispy Bacon VS. floppy Bacon
There isn’t just one way to cook bacon! Some people like it crispy and some people love their bacon a little on the softer and floppy side. We don’t judge, we just love bacon.
Serving Suggestions
When you have cooked your bacon to perfection add your bacon to any of our favorite breakfast recipes! Check out some of our favorites below!
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- ▢ 12 oz. medium/thick-cut bacon
Instructions
- First, line a large microwave-safe plate with 3 pieces of paper towel.
- Then, place 4-6 pieces of bacon on the plate (however many you can fit).
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Then, carefully flip bacon over and continue microwaving for an additional 3 minutes.
- After 6 minutes continue microwaving in increments of 30-60 seconds until your bacon reaches its desired doneness.
- Repeat the process until all bacon is cooked.
Tips & Notes
- Bacon thickness: if you are using thin bacon, we recommend starting with 2 minutes and then flipping and cooking for 2 more minutes. After that, microwave in increments of 30-60 seconds until it reaches desired doneness.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Microwave Bacon
Ingredients
- 12 oz. medium/thick-cut bacon
Instructions
- First, line a large microwave-safe plate with 3 pieces of paper towel.
- Then, place 4-6 pieces of bacon on the plate (however many you can fit).
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Then, carefully flip bacon over and continue microwaving for an additional 3 minutes.
- After 6 minutes continue microwaving in increments of 30-60 seconds until your bacon reaches its desired doneness.
- Repeat the process until all bacon is cooked.
Notes
- Bacon thickness: if you are using thin bacon, we recommend starting with 2 minutes and then flipping and cooking for 2 more minutes. After that, microwave in increments of 30-60 seconds until it reaches desired doneness.
