If you love perfectly crispy, golden-brown bacon that snaps when you bite it — this kitchen trick is a total game-changer. I learned it from my neighbor, who happens to be a professional chef, and after trying it once, I’ve never made bacon any other way since!
Here’s the secret: a light dusting of cornstarch.
Yes, you read that right. Cornstarch helps absorb excess moisture and fat, allowing the bacon to crisp evenly and keep its shape — no curling, no soggy edges, just pure crunch.
How to do it:
- Lay your bacon strips flat on parchment paper or a baking sheet.
- Lightly sprinkle a pinch of cornstarch (or potato starch) on both sides.
- Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 18–20 minutes, flipping once halfway.
- Drain on paper towels — and get ready to be amazed.
The result?
Perfectly crisp, restaurant-style bacon every single time — with a rich flavor that doesn’t lose its shape or get greasy.
Once you try this, you’ll never go back to pan-frying the old way. It’s bacon perfection made simple!
