The air fryer is the star for quick, healthy, and delicious meat cooking! No more oil splatters, lingering odors, or uneven cooking. You get crispy, golden-brown chops and bacon that are tender inside, while retaining maximum flavor. Plus, you use much less fat than with a pan, and you can monitor the cooking in real time. Perfect for a lunch break or a quick dinner, right? 🤩

For a complete guide, see our air fryer guide .

• Choose quality meat and take it out of the fridge 10 minutes beforehand. Thermal shock is the enemy of tenderness!
• Pat the meat dry with absorbent paper: less moisture = more crispiness 🔥.
• Season generously : salt, pepper, smoked paprika, herbs, garlic or a drizzle of honey for the bacon… Let your creativity flow!
• Cut the bacon if necessary so that it lies flat in the basket.

1. Preheat your air fryer (optional but ideal for searing the meat right away) to 200°C.
2. Arrange the chops or bacon slices without overlapping, for even cooking.
3. Start cooking (approximately 8 to 10 minutes for bacon, 12 to 15 minutes for chops depending on the thickness). Turn halfway through cooking to brown both sides 🥳.
4. Monitor the texture: remove as soon as it is nice and crispy or pink according to your taste.
5. Let it rest for 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy the juiciest and most flavorful meat!

For more inspiration, check out our air fryer recipes .

• Avoid overloading : leave space between the pieces, air circulation is key to success!
• Add a spray of olive oil to the chops if you want a golden crust (optional, but it makes all the difference 🫒).
• Play with the spices : thyme, cumin, herbs of Provence, sweet chili pepper… Have fun!
• For extra crispy bacon , extend the cooking time a little, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
• Serve with grilled vegetables, a fresh salad or homemade sauce for a complete meal 🥗.

• Layering the meat : you risk having soggy bacon, or chops that aren't seared enough.
• Neglecting preheating : the crust will be less pronounced.
• Don't forget the seasoning : the meat might be bland, so don't skimp on the flavors!
• Cooking at too low a temperature : the fat won't melt properly, you lose the grilled look 🤔.
• Do not turn over halfway through cooking : the browning will only be on one side.

• Can I grill other meats? Yes! The air fryer also works for chicken, lamb, fish… Just adjust the cooking time.
• Should I add oil? No for the bacon (it's already fatty), but a light spray for the chops helps them brown!
• The air fryer sometimes smokes, is that normal? A little smoke may appear with extra fatty bacon, place a small piece of bread in the bottom of the basket to absorb the excess fat.
• Can you mix bacon and chops in the same batch? It's better to cook them separately, they don't have the same cooking time.
• Where can you find other recipes? Go to airfryer-recette.fr for bacon and to our air fryer recipes page .