Oven Baked Turkey Bacon

Name: Crispy Oven Baked Turkey Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 12 ounce package turkey bacon (I used butterball regular sliced turkey bacon)

By Samantha ErbPublished Aug 23, 2024

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5 from 1 vote

Total Time 20

Servings 8

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My no-splatter oven baked turkey bacon turns out perfectly crispy with way less mess. I make it easily for breakfast in the morning for my kids!

Oven baked turkey bacon on a cutting board with orange juice and whole eggs in the background.

My Easy Turkey Bacon in the Oven Recipe

My 5 year old son Connor is bacon obsessed. I honestly wish I was obsessed with bacon like him because he can eat it by the handful every morning. But for me, it can be a bit fatty to have every morning, so I like to make my oven baked turkey bacon instead.

I created this method to get that perfect crispiness without the grease splatter of the pan frying — and I’ve even baked it alongside pork bacon at the same time!

This way I can just set the timer and move on to other things breakfast while not worrying about a mess or it overcooking.

And, if you love a good easy breakfast recipe, try my recipes for air fryer turkey bacon, bacon in the oven, air fryer hash browns, brioche french toast casserole, and hash brown casserole!

Raw turkey bacon on a sheet of parchment paper.

Ingredients for Baked Turkey Bacon

Turkey bacon — I like Butterball’s regular sliced uncured turkey bacon best, but I’ve used other brands with success too.

How to Cook Turkey Bacon in the Oven

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

STEP TWO: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the turkey bacon slices on the parchment paper.

Uncooked turkey bacon on a parchment covered baking sheet.

STEP THREE: Bake the turkey bacon in the oven for 8 minutes, then flip the bacon slices.

STEP FOUR: Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the slices reach the desired crispness. I like them crispy with a little bit of give to the turkey bacon still.

Cooked turkey bacon on a parchment covered baking sheet.

STEP SIX: Serve and enjoy.

Tips for The Best Turkey Bacon in the Oven

Pat the turkey bacon dry with paper towels before baking. I find this helps remove the extra moisture for maximum crispiness.
Use parchment paper or aluminum foil to line the baking sheet for easy cleanup. I always do this so I have less dishes to clean!
Lay the turkey bacon in a single layer to ensure the slices cook evenly.
For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of black pepper or brown sugar before baking.
Flip the turkey bacon while cooking. I’ve made this without flipping the bacon and both sides don’t get evenly crispy without doing it.
Serve immediately for the best texture, or incorporate baked turkey bacon into other recipes. I love making sandwiches and wraps with it or crushing it on top of salad.
Leftover turkey bacon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for several months.

A hand is holding a single piece of oven baked turkey bacon in focus. In the background is a pile of turkey bacon on a cutting board, whole eggs, orange juice, and salt and pepper.

What to Serve with Baked Turkey Bacon

For weekend breakfasts where I have a little more time to cook, I love serving this alongside my crispy hash browns, air fryer sausage, and cinnamon roll casserole. And, I’ve been loving it with my homemade cinnamon rolls recipe.

I also love to chop up my leftovers to go in bacon ranch pasta salad, chicken bacon wraps, or broccoli salad for a delicious boost of protein.