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Home » breakfast ideas » Microwaved turkey bacon

Microwaved turkey bacon

By Sachi | Published Aug 4, 2022 | Updated Aug 6, 2022 | 2 Comments

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Microwave turkey bacon to easily cook up super crispy turkey bacon in just minutes! Perfect for a busy morning breakfast!

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Microwaving turkey bacon makes the bacon crispy in minutes

Carbs in turkey bacon - under 1g per slice

Turkey bacon vs pork bacon

You may prefer turkey bacon as an alternative to pork bacon, if you don't eat pork or want to avoid pork. It's also less messy to cook. It's a relatively grease free bacon.

Why cook turkey bacon in the microwave?

The microwave method is a simple way of cooking turkey bacon. Sometimes you just don't want to handle a hot frying pan or clean up bacon grease after you cook bacon. If you want to cook breakfast in a hotel, dormitory or office, and don't have a kitchen, microwaving is a great option.

Air fryer turkey bacon served with coffee and eggs side view
Cooked turkey bacon

This microwaved turkey bacon recipe is a quick and easy way to cook turkey bacon with minimal cleanup.

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  • Carbs in turkey bacon - under 1g per slice
  • Turkey bacon vs pork bacon
  • Why cook turkey bacon in the microwave?
  • Diet
  • Ingredients
  • Equipment
  • Substitutions
  • Serving suggestions
  • Storage
  • Top tips
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Microwave turkey bacon recipe card
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Diet

Turkey bacon is keto at .3g carbs per slice.

See the nutrition facts label in the recipe card below.

Ingredients

Air fryer turkey bacon ingredients
Uncooked turkey bacon
  • turkey bacon strips 🥓
    Turkey bacon is made of chopped turkey meat. Use turkey bacon with no brown sugar or added sugar, to avoid a rise in blood glucose. There is no need for cooking spray.

See recipe card for quantities.

Equipment

  • microwave oven
  • microwave safe plate or microwave bacon tray
  • paper towels
  • tongs for handling hot bacon

Substitutions

  • pork bacon
  • vegan bacon
Air fryer turkey bacon on paper towel
Microwaved turkey bacon on paper towels

Serving suggestions

Serve turkey bacon with eggs for breakfast! Turkey bacon strips are also great as a salad topping.

Air fryer turkey bacon served with coffee and eggs top view
Delicious!

Storage

Store leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheating is simple, just reheat in the microwave on 100% power for 15 seconds.

Top tips

  • Adjust cook time for desired crispiness.
  • Use bacon with no sugar added.

Frequently asked questions

How do you know when turkey bacon is done in the microwave?

It will sizzle. Just open the microwave door and check to see if it looks hot and crispy. If not, add more time.

Is it bad to microwave bacon?

No.

Is turkey bacon already cooked?

Yes. However, it is best when hot and crispy.

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  • Author: Sachi
  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Yield: 4 slices 1x
  • Diet: Diabetic
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Ingredients

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  • 4 slices turkey bacon

Instructions

  1. Place 4 slices of turkey bacon in a single layer on a paper towel lined microwave-safe plate. 
  2. Microwave on high heat (100% power) for 2 minutes. 
  3. Open microwave door and check to see if the bacon is done. It will sizzle and look crispy. If not, cook 1 minute at a time until it reaches desired doneness.

Notes

  • Microwave ovens can vary, adjust cook times.
  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: microwave
  • Cuisine: American

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About Sachi

What's cooking, carb counters?! I’m Sachi, I'm the carb counting recipe developer at We Count Carbs! Need help figuring out what to make for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner? Do you wish recipes came with carb counts and nutrition facts labels? You've come to the right place. We count carbs because carbs count!

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  1. Jim says

    October 16, 2023 at 7:40 pm

    I have seen is bad for cancer like prostate ?

    Reply
    • Sachi says

      May 16, 2024 at 11:04 am

      Good question, ask your doctor. when in doubt eat organic, whole unprocessed food.

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