Air Fryer Lamb Chops

Are you looking for a recipe for lamb chops? Then you should try Air fryer lamb chops. They’re perfectly tender and juicy, I’m sure you’ll love them. These air fryer lamb chops are great for a weeknight dinner with your family.

Air fryer lamb chops with simple ingredients turn out to be an outstanding dinner. You should try this air fryer lamb chops rosemary and garlic recipe which is super easy to make in no time.

Today I’ll be sharing the air fry lamb chops recipe, some tips, what to serve with your lamb chops, and many more ideas. To find out please keep on reading.

How to make air fryer lamb chops?

I love air fryer lamb chops rosemary with garlic. The combination is just outstanding. Let’s recreate the air fryer lamb chops with these herbs and spices. I’m using US Wellness Meat lamb for this recipe you can also use this or any other meat.

Ingredients

• 4-6 lamb chops
• Fresh Rosemary
• Minced Garlic
• 2 Tablespoons of Olive/vegetable oil
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Instruction

1. Pat dry the lamb rack and cut it into individual chops.
2. Take a large shallow bowl, and mix olive oil, fresh rosemary, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to taste. Brush all the ingredients over the lamb chops individually and let them sit for an hour or so. You can also marinate the lamb chops the whole night.
3. Preheat your air fryer at 400F for 5 minutes. This gives a nice sear to the lamb chops in the air fryer.
4. Spray a thin layer of oil in the air fryer basket and place the lamb pieces in a single layer without overlapping.
5. Cook at 400F degrees for 10 minutes on each side. Flip the air fryer lamb chops with the help of a spatula. You can add the desired veggies such as asparagus, green beans, or any veggies at this time.
6. Remove the lamb chops, serve warm with desired sauce and enjoy your tender and juicy air fryer lamb chops.

You can find the air fryer lamb chops recipe in the printable card below.

Can I cook frozen lamb chops in the air fryer?

Yes, you can cook frozen lamb chops in the air fryer. Cook frozen lamb chops in air fryer at 400F for 15-18 minutes. Flip them halfway through the cooking process.

Air Fryer Lamb Tips

• Always try to buy lamb chops of a similar thickness to get evenly cooked.
• Don’t overcrowd or avoid overlapping of lamb chops in the air fryer basket. Let the hot air circulate all over the air fryer and cook the lamb chops evenly.
• At least marinate the lamb chops an hour before or overnight for a good result.
• Flip the air fryer lamb chops halfway through the cooking process for evenly cooked lamb chops
• If you’re cooking for many people, always cook in batches. The following batches cook fast than the first ones so you need to take care of the timing.

What to serve with air fryer lamb chops?

Lamb chops are a versatile dish that goes well with air fryer carrots, steamed rice, green beans, broccoli, mashed potatoes, and many more.
You can serve air fryer lamb chops with anything you would like if it goes well.

Type of lamb chop to use

There are different types of lamb chops you can find in the market such as lamb loin chops, and lamb rack chops. You may use any lamb chop that’s better for you.
Normally the lamb loin chops are thicker if you prefer the thicker chops. This type of lamb chop tends to be tender and juiciest.

How do I know when lamb chops are done?

The lamb chops can be analyzed according to their juiciness, color, and internal temperature of the lamb chops. What kind of lamb doneness do you prefer you can go through the following color and internal temperature?

• Rare cooked lamb chops color is cool red in the center and they should hit the internal temperature up to 125F.
• Medium-rare lamb chops are warm red in the center and the internal temperature should hit 135F.
• Medium-cooked lamb chops are pink in the center and have an internal temperature of 145F.
• Medium-well air fryer lamb chops are slightly pink in the center with 150F internal temperature.
• Well-done chops are no pink or slight pink in the center with 155F internal temperature.

How long do you cook lamb chops in air fryer?

As I’ve mentioned in the topic of how to know when lamb chops are done you can judge your air fryer lamb chops according to the color or the internal temperature. As air fryer lamb chops cooking time differs according to the thickness of the lamb chops you cook.

You can follow the above cooking instruction to get medium-well to well-done air fryer lamb chops. Adjusts your air fry lamb chops time according to the type of chops you like to make.

What temp should you cook lamb chops?

The air fryer lamb chop temp can be 400F. It can be lower than this but the cooking time will increase as you lower the temperature.
It's better to cook air fryer lamb chops at 400F for a good result.

Why are my lamb chops tough?

You should always be careful while choosing the lamb chops. Lamb loin chops are better because they are thick and have less chance to get tough while cooking.
If you choose shoulder chops, they tend to get tough. And you should always be light-handed with spices when it comes to lamb.

Can I cook chops in air fryer?

Yes, you can cook lamb chops in air fryer. You can follow the instructions explained above in the article to cook air fryer lamb chops and enjoy.

Can I reheat air fryer lamb chops?

Yes, reheating lamb chops in air fryer.
Preheat your air fryer at 380F for 2-3 minutes. Place the leftover lamb chops in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes or until they’re warm. Serve and enjoy.

If you like Air Fryer Lamb Chops, look what else you can air fry:

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