Air Fryer Lamb Chops Recipe
These Air Fryer Lamb Chops are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Marinated in a delicious blend of olive oil, garlic, lemon, and spices, they cook up perfectly crispy in the air fryer. A Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Lamb Chops:
- 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 marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Brush over the lamb chops on both sides. You can cook them immediately or marinate for up to 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F / 200°C. Place lamb chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cook in batches if needed.
- Cook: Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway and basting with marinade. Adjust cooking time as needed.
- Rest and serve: Remove from air fryer, rest for 3-4 minutes, sprinkle with herbs, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for best results, aiming for medium-rare or medium doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 747mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 149mg
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