Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Juicy, tender Air Fryer Lamb Chops cooked to perfection in under 15 minutes! With just a few herbs and spices, you can transform simple lamb chops into a restaurant-worthy meal. Allow 2-3 lamb chops per person, cooking in batches if needed.
Servings: 4
Calories: 460kcal
Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops , ideally rib chops
Marinade
- 2 tbsp virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 lemon , juice and zest
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika or pul biber
- ½ tsp black pepper , freshly ground
To serve
- sprinkle of fresh thyme , mint or chopped rosemary to garnish
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Make the marinade: combine the ingredients in a small bowl. Brush over the lamb chops on both sides – you can now cook them straight away or marinate them for a maximum of 30 minutes before cooking.8 lamb chops, 2 tbsp virgin olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 lemon, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp sweet paprika or pul biber, ½ tsp black pepper
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F / 200°C. Add lamb chops to a rack or directly into the air fryer basket in a single layer, spaced slightly apart. You will need to cook the chops in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer – do not crowd them or they will not crisp up properly.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on their thickness and how you like them done, flipping halfway through and basting with the marinade. If they need further cooking, add a couple of minutes and check again.
- Remove the chops from the air fryer, rest for 3-4 minutes, sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges and your fave side dishes – YUM!sprinkle of fresh thyme, lemon wedges
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Notes
The best and most reliable way to cook your lamb to perfection is to employ your trusty meat thermometer. Check against the chart below and remember that for the juiciest results it is best to aim for medium-rare (130–135°F / (54–57°C) or medium (140–145°F / 60–63°C). Take a look at the temperature chart for reference.
Nutrition
Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 5mg
