Crispy microwave bacon is possible.

We’ll show you how.

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If youre in a hurry, the microwave is one of the easiest ways to cook bacon.

We love this method because its quick and makes for easy cleanup.

Learn how to microwave bacon so you’re always just a few minutes away form crispy, meaty slices.

Southern Living Microwave Bacon ingredients

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How Long Does It Take To Microwave Bacon?

We tested this recipe using a 1000-watt microwave.

What Equipment Do I Need To Cook Bacon in the Microwave?

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Besides the microwave, of course, you dont need any special equipment to make bacon in the microwave.

Youll need a microwave-safe plate and good-quality paper towels.

How Much Bacon Can I Make at a Time in the Microwave?

Southern Living Microwave Bacon lining the plate with paper towels

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Be sure the pieces of bacon arent touching each other, or they could stick together.

If you would like to make a larger amount of bacon, we recommend cooking thebacon in the oven.

Very thin bacon can burn quickly, and thick-cut bacon can be difficult to get crisp in the microwave.

Southern Living Microwave Bacon placing the bacon on top of the paper towels on the plate

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Arrange bacon:

Place the bacon slices on top of the paper towels.

Be careful to not let the bacon slices touch one another, or they could stick together.

Cover with 2 more layers of paper towels.

Southern Living Microwave Bacon covering the bacon slices with paper towels before cooking

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Microwave bacon:

Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes.

Carefully remove the plate from the microwave and flip the bacon over.

Finish cooking bacon:

Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes longer.

Southern Living Microwave Bacon flipping the bacon over

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Southern Living Microwave Bacon after cooking on paper towels

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Southern Living Microwave Bacon on a plate after cooking

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