A simple overnight flour-dusting method that produces perfectly crisp, evenly browned bacon with no curling or splatter.
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Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Shallow bowl
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 12 strips center-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or rice flour
- parchment paper
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour flour into a shallow bowl.
- Coat each strip of bacon lightly with flour, shaking off excess. Arrange in a single layer on the sheet.
- Cover with beeswax wrap or parchment and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Transfer bacon to a new parchment-lined sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
- Flip bacon and bake another 4–6 minutes until crisp and deeply golden.
- Cool on a wire rack over paper towels to preserve crispness.
Notes
Use classic center-cut bacon for best results. Overnight drying is key to maximum crispness.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 150mg | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 5mg