How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

7. Set a timer

While making bacon in the oven is the easiest method, it's still possible to overcook your bacon if you don't set a timer. Once you have laid your stips out, pop your pan into your pre-heated oven and set a timer for about 10 to 15 minutes to check for crispiness. Your strips will need to cook in the hot oven for anywhere from 15 to 25 minutes total, depending on how thickly-sliced your bacon is, but you definitely don't want to let it burn because you got distracted with something else in the kitchen. Of course, take into account the way your oven cooks too - if you have a "hot" oven, you may need to check more often to avoid a bacon disaster.