25-07-2025
Bacon goes 'perfectly crispy' in seconds without even needing a frying pan
A healthier alternative to a full English breakfast could save you minutes - you can cook perfect bacon in just 45 seconds, and without the frying it in a pan - whether you like it smokey or not
While it may not be the healthiest breakfast option, there are times when nothing beats a few rashers of bacon, whether teamed with runny eggs and tomato sauce, or in a sandwich on a lazy summer's day. There is a method to cook bacon quickly, with fewer calories, and without the frying pan.
In fact, in just 45 seconds, you can have scrumptious bacon with no mess and no oil at all, making it quicker and healthier than frying bacon in a pan - and all you need is one simple tool guaranteed to already be in your kitchen.
Microwave bacon might not sound terribly appetising initially, but food experts assure that you can swiftly and easily make perfect bacon rashers this way, whether smoked or unsmoked.
BBC Good Food advises to microwave bacon and place rashers on a plate lined with some kitchen roll. If you prefer your bacon softer, you can pop a lid on top.
Method
Set the microwave to high wattage (if you have the option to). Then microwave the bacon for the time suggested for how crispy you like it, reports the Express.
Soft bacon (not as crispy) - 45 seconds per rasher
Medium crispy bacon - 1 minute per rasher
Extra crispy bacon - 2 minutes+ per rasher
Simply add extra time if you want it even crispier, like American-styled bacon. Be sure to check in on it halfway through to ensure it's cooking evenly and flip it over if necessary.
The technique is supported by other food websites and bloggers. Healthy Recipes Blog says: "This bacon is absolutely amazing. I resisted the idea for a long time, thinking it couldn't possibly be as good as pan-fried or oven bacon. Happily, I was wrong! Using the microwave to cook bacon is just as good as using the oven or a frying pan".
"The bacon cooks evenly and comes out perfectly crispy. And it's a fast method - faster and easier than any other."
The site added: "You can use this bacon like any other bacon! It's an obvious breakfast choice. You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Once they are cool, I store them in a resealable food storage bag."
And if that isn't enough to convince you, the final benefit is that there is no oil required! It's far healthier than frying bacon in a pan because it adds no extra calories. So you fancy your microwave bacon, why not serve it alongside 30 second microwave fried eggs as well?
