This air fryer half leg of lamb recipe is so easy and yields perfectly cooked lamb that's succulent, tender and full of flavor. The crispy roast potatoes cook with the lamb to round off this wonderful meal.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Resting10 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr40 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Air fryer greek lamb and potatoes, Air Fryer Half Leg of Lamb, Air Fryer Leg of Lamb
Lay two large pieces of foil on your worktop. Place the half leg of lamb in the middle and pour the marinade over it, turning over to cover both sides. Tightly wrap the foil to encase the lamb.
1.3 kg (2.8 lbs) half leg of lamb
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Place the foil-wrapped lamb in the air fryer basket and roast for 40 minutes, turning over halfway through.
Remove the lamb from the air fryer and set aside. Add the cubed potatoes into the air fryer basket. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with dried oregano and drizzle with the lemon juice. Shake to coat.
8 potatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, ½ tbsp lemon juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil
Unwrap the leg of lamb and position in the basket, nestling it among the potatoes (move the potatoes aside to make space for it).
Roast for a further 30-40 minutes or until the lamb is cooked to your liking. I recommend roasting until medium, 70-75°C (157-167°F) when checked with a meat thermometer at the thickest part, avoiding the bone.
Place the lamb on a butcher's block and cover loosely with foil. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow for the juices to redistribute. Any juices released during resting (and any accumulated in the basket) can be used to drizzle over the lamb when serving.
Pierce the potatoes with a knife to check whether they are cooked through. They might need a little extra time after the lamb is done and resting. Add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time, or as needed.
Carve the lamb and serve it with the potatoes and a Greek salad on the side.
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How long does it take for a leg of lamb to cook in an air fryer?This will depend on the weight of your lamb leg, the type of air fryer you use and the cooking temperature.The best way to check is to use a meat thermometer. Take a look at the table below for the recommended internal temperature for roast lamb leg.ROAST LAMB INTERNAL TEMPERATURE GUIDELINES The best way to check your lamb is cooked to your liking – and safely – is to check the temperature with a digital thermometer. Insert the probe in the thickest part of the joint, avoiding the bone. The guidelines below are for the UK, it is possible that these recommendations are slightly different in other countries. –––––––––––––––––– Medium: Internal temp. 70-75°C (157-167°F) Well-done: Internal temp. approx 75-80°C (167-176°F)