[header] How to deep fry bacon [title] Fill a fryer or deep pan with oil. [step] Start by turning on your deep fryer, or finding a pan that's spacious enough to completely submerge the bacon in. Fill the pan or fryer with about 2 cups of vegetable or canola oil. 
The bottom of the cooking surface should be covered with a couple inches of oil. [substeps] A deep fryer with a built-in basket will make this type of culinary project much easier, but it is not a requirement.