Flour-Dusted Oven-Baked Bacon

This ultra-crispy, lightly floured oven-baked bacon is a retro breakfast gem straight from mama’s kitchen (by way of Gomer Pyle). It bakes flat, stays crispy, and delivers nostalgic, foolproof flavor—no skillet mess needed.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: crispy bacon, flour coated bacon, old-fashioned bacon, oven bacon

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 22

Total Time: 27

Servings: servings (about 2 slices each)

Calories: 190kcal

Author: [email protected]

Cost: 3

Equipment

Ziploc or large plastic bag
baking sheet
Aluminum foil
Tongs or spatula
Paper towels

Ingredients

1 lb sliced bacon (regular or thin cut recommended)
1–2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Optional: cracked black pepper, smoked paprika, or brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
Place flour in a Ziploc bag. Add a few bacon slices at a time, seal, and shake gently to coat.
Remove each bacon strip and lightly shake off any excess flour before placing on pan.
Lay bacon flat in a single layer on foil-lined sheet. Don’t overlap strips.
Bake for 10 minutes. Flip each strip and bake another 10–12 minutes, or until crispy and golden.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Try pepper or smoked paprika for a savory twist. Add brown sugar and cayenne for a sweet-heat combo. Works with turkey bacon too—just bake a few minutes less. For a gluten-free version, use rice flour or fine GF flour.

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