Air Fryer Lamb Shoulder – deliciously tender and succulent roast lamb shoulder in your air fryer. Rustle up a quick marinade and let your air fryer do all the work – this truly is the BEST lamb shoulder recipe. An excellent choice for you Easter lunch or dinner menu.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Marinating time30 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr55 minutesmins
Course: Main
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Air Fryer Lamb Shoulder, Air Fryer Roast Lamb Shoulder
Pierce the lamb shoulder all over with the tip of a knife. Add the marinade and rub all over the lamb. Cover and transfer to the fridge to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to two hours.
2 kg (4 1/2 lbs) shoulder of lamb
AIR FRY UNTIL TENDER
Take the lamb out of the fridge and leave it to come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Lay two pieces of foil on your countertop. Place the lamb in the middle and pour the marinade over it.
Wrap tightly so that the lamb is fully encased in the foil. Place in the air fryer basket and roast at 160°C / 320°F for 40 minutes per side.
Remove the foil. Increase the heat to 180°C/350°F and cook for a further 20 minutes, flipping over halfway. You want the lamb to crisp up and the surface and any fat to crisp up.
REST AND SERVE
Transfer the lamb onto a plate and cover loosely with foil. Rest for 10-20 minutes before carving against the grain using a meat knife.
Collect any roasting juices and leftover marinade into a gravy separator and discard the fat. This can also be done very easily by chilling in the fridge while lamb rests and then skimming the fat that solidifies.
Drizzle the lamb with the roasting juices and serve with smashed potatoes, roasted butternut squash salad or a fresh Greek salad and marvel at the melt-in-your-mouth tender lamb!
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Notes
The most reliable way to ensure fork-tender lamb shoulder is to use an instant-read thermometer like the Thermapen. Aim for an internal temperature of 88-93°C/ 190-200°F meltingly tender lamb that slices like butter!For pulled lamb you will want to cook it for even londer until the temperature reaches 95°C/203°F.