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These Air Fryer lamb chops are juicy, succulent and cooked to absolute perfection.
Just like my Air Fryer country style ribs, this easy recipe uses a few pantry staples and your trusty Air Fryer, and it all comes together in just under 20 minutes. If you’ve always reserved lamb for special holidays like Easter or Christmas, you need to try this recipe- you’ll end up making it for weeknight dinners too.
If you don’t like the hassle of cooking in a traditional oven, and just want to put a quick meal on the table, this recipe is perfect for you.
On regular days, I love turning to my Air Fryer chicken breast and Air Fryer chicken wings, but on days when I really want something different yet simple, I turn to these lamb chops- and my other favorite Air Fryer pork chops.
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Quick Look At This Recipe
✨ Flavor: Garlicky, herby, juicy and succulent.
⏱️ Prep time: 5 minutes.
🔥 Cook time: 10 minutes.
⏲️ Total time: 15 minutes + 5 minutes resting time (air fry chops at room temperature)
👥 Servings: 4 servings.
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer, a medium bowl + meat thermometer.
❄️ Freezer friendly: Yes. Slice before freezing for easier reheating.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: Preheat the Air Fryer before you add in the lamb chops for that crispy golden brown caramelization on the outside.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Who knew making a fancy meal would be THIS easy. Air frying truly cooks the lamb chops perfectly with barely any effort.
- Just like my Air Fryer pork tenderloin, they come out incredibly tender, juicy and bursting with flavor.
- As opposed to grilling, air frying is incredibly mess-free, which is why you can also make Air Fryer pork belly and Air Fryer pork steaks in a jiffy!
Recipe Ingredients
- Rack of lamb: You can also use pre-cut chops to make things quicker if you want to.
- Herbs: I used some fresh thyme and rosemary for that herby, zesty aroma.
- Seasonings: I kept it simple and just used some fresh garlic, salt and pepper. For a smoky flavor, you can use some Air Fryer roasted garlic too.
- Olive oil: Ideally extra virgin.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- I like to keep my recipes simple, but if you want to try another blend of spices for a nice flavor, you could use onion powder, cayenne or even some of my homemade poultry seasoning.
- You can also use a marinade or sauce instead of seasonings if you want to. If you’re doing this, be sure to let them sit in a Ziploc bag or a shallow dish with the juices until you air fry them.
How to Make Air Fryer Lamb Chops
- Combine olive oil, garlic, herbs and seasonings in a bowl and stir well. Toss the lamb chops in the oil mixture until they are all well coated. You can add a couple more tablespoons of olive oil if you want to.
- Transfer the lamb chops to the Air Fryer basket in a single layer, making sure you do not stack or overlap the chops, or they may not cook evenly.
- Air fry the chops at 380 F for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking.
- Once they are done, get them out and let them rest for about 3-5 minutes before serving.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
Team up these Air Fryer lamb chops with a simple veggie side like Air Fryer asparagus or Air Fryer honey glazed carrots, and some mashed potatoes. I personally love pairing them with my Air Fryer green beans and some Air Fryer baked potatoes.
They also taste fantastic when served with Air Fryer baked sweet potatoes.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- If you are starting with a rack of lamb, cut between the bones, with the grain, into chops. You can also purchase the lamb chops already cut.
- Generally, you never want to overcrowd the basket or stack foods in the Air Fryer. I follow this especially when I’m making my Air Fryer Ribeye steak, Air Fryer T bone steak or any other meat for that matter.
- Once you have the chops cut, while preparing the seasonings, let lamb chops sit to bring to room temperature, right before cooking. This helps them cook evenly and get that slightly golden brown exterior.
- Because cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the lamb chops, be sure to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature for doneness.
- You can also skip the olive oil and use some of my homemade cowboy butter to season the lamb chops. I did this when I made my Air Fryer New York strip steak and it turned out absolutely amazing!
Recipe FAQs
If you have leftover lamb chops, let them cool down completely first. Then, cover or wrap them and store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To reheat the leftovers, air fry them at 380 F for 2-5 minutes, until the internal temperature is at least 145 degrees F.
The safest and easiest way to check if the lamb is cooked properly is to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the meat though- so keep that in mind.
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Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Suggested: Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 rack of lamb, or 8 pre-cut chops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, about 3 sprigs
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, about 1-2 sprigs
- 1 tsp fresh minced garlic, 2 cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- If starting with a rack of lamb, cut with the grain to cut into chops.
- In a medium bowl, combine oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir together.
- Working in batches, add in the lamb chops and toss to coat. Repeat process until all chops are well coated with oil and seasonings.
- Place lamb chops in the air fryer basket, without overlapping or stacking. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 380 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.
- Let lamb chops rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking.
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Notes
- If you are starting with a rack of lamb, cut between the bones, with the grain, into chops. You can also purchase the lamb chops already cut. Since I already had the rack of lamb, I cut mine for an easier fit into the air fryer.
- Once you have the chops done, while preparing the seasonings, let lamb chops sit to bring to room temperature, right before cooking.
- Let the lamb chops sit in their own juices for 5 minutes after air frying.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Wow. Without a doubt the best tasting chops by a country mile. Thank you so much
Thank you! So glad you liked them!
Thank you this was awesome