Air fryer lamb chops are a delicious and mouth-watering dish that comes out tender and juicy. In less than 20 minutes of cooking time, you will have a stunning dish of lamb chops that are wonderfully flavored from the herb-based marinade.
Also try these spicy lamb chops for a delicious and quick meal.
There's no need to wait for a holiday or special occasions to enjoy a fancy dinner. This Mediterranean inspired recipe uses olive oil, fresh herbs, garlic and lime.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- Juicy lamb chops with an easy marinade and minimal effort.
- Makes a homemade gourmet meal to impress everyone.
- Perfect for parties as well, well, if you can afford it, of course.
Lamb chops usually come from the loin, rib and sirloin and are naturally tender so using the quick air fryer cooking method works really well. The marinade penetrates the meat and adds an amazing flavor to every bite of the meat.
📝 Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📋 Ingredient Notes
- Use fresh rosemary and thyme; do not use dried.
- Also, it is better to use fresh lime or lemon juice, not bottled.
🥣 Equipment
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- You will need an air fryer for this recipe, this Cuisinart air fryer is what I use. Any other air fryer will work you just need to check your manual for the settings.
🥄 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl and mix well until salt dissolves.
- Pour garlic marinade over lamb and mix to coat well, then marinate in a large bowl covered or a ziplock bag in your fridge for 1 hour up to 8 hours.
- Place lamb chops in a single layer, leaving little space between them, and set the temperature at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook anywhere from 4-6 minutes on each side, depending on how you like your chops. Let cooked lamb chops rest for 4-5 minutes before serving.
💡 Tips
- The time for cooking lamb chops depends greatly on how you like yours done. I cooked it for 6 minutes on one side and 3-4 minutes on the other.
- The air fryer might smoke, and this is normal, especially if you are making them in batches. Refer to the owner's manual if needed.
- For medium-rare chops, cook for 4 minutes on each side. For well done, go for 6 minutes per side.
💬 FAQs
As lamb chops may vary in size, use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The internal temperatures are as following:
Medium rare is 125° F
Medium is 135° F
Medium-well at 145° F
Well-done 150-155F°
Please note, cooking level of lamb chops is like any other meal a personal preference. It is advised though that lamb chops cooked past medium-well often brings out a more gamey taste and can make the meat less tender.
Taking lamb chops from the freezer to the air fryer is a great time saver. And definitely doable in an air fryer. However, you won't be able to use this amazing marinade which truly brings out even more awesome flavor. The marinade won't be able to penetrate the lamb chop if it is frozen. For best results, let the lamb chops defrost in your refrigerator before mixing with the marinade.
🧺 Storage
Refrigerate - Cooked leftover lamb chops can stay refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze - Place in a freezer-safe container for two months in the freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Reheat - Thaw in the fridge completely then cover loosely with foil and place in a 350F oven until thoroughly heated. You can also reheat in a 350F air fryer for 4 minutes or on the stove on medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side.
⌛ Make Ahead
These chops can stay marinated for up to 24 hours, just make sure to leave the lime juice out until an hour or two before cooking.
🍽️ Serve With
- Ditalini Pasta Salad is packed with flavor and textures. Each bite will make you sing—hopefully, not with your mouth full, though!
- Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli is easy to make and complements any meal. Make them while the meat is resting.
- Air Fryer Garlic Bread makes a wonderful carb side, add some cheese for extra deliciousness.
- Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables are a great side, especially if you have a crowd.
- Need some carbs? Try these Instant Pot garlic mashed potatoes.
📣 More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- Air fryer garlic bread is an easy side dish fresh from your air fryer.
- Frozen burgers in air fryer is a very easy and convenient way to cook juicy burgers every time. A delicious weeknight meal year round the is ready in less than 15 minutes!
- Frozen chicken wings in the air fryer is as easy as it sounds, ready in less than 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite dip.
- Learn how to make frozen onion rings in air fryer so they are golden and crispy.
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Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Salt, or to your liking
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic , about 3 large garlic cloves.
- 2 teaspoon fresh rosemary , minced.
- 2 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoon dry oregano
- 3 Tablespoon olive oil
- juice of one lime
- 1.5 pound lamb chops
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well until salt dissolves.
- Pour over lamb and mix to coat well then marinate for 1 hour and up to 8 hours in your refrigerator.
- Take the chops out and let them come to room temperature.
- Place lamb chops on the air fryer, set temperature to 400°F.
- Cook anywhere from 4-6 minutes each side depending on how you like your chops.
- Rest chops for 4-5 minutes before cutting.
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Notes
- Use fresh rosemary and thyme, do not use dried.
- You can use either lime or lemon juice.
- I do not like using extra virgin olive oil in this recipe so I used a regular olive oil.
- You can add some cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- For medium rare chops, cook for 4 minutes each side. For well done, go for 6 minutes per side. The exact cooking time will vary according to the thickness of the lamb chops but for food safety, it is recommended that the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
- The air fryer might smoke and this is normal especially if you are making them in batches. Refer to your owner's manual if needed.
- To Store:
- Cooked leftover lamb chops can stay refrigerated for up to 3 days or for two months in the freezer. Thaw then reheat thoroughly.
- Make Ahead:
- These chops can stay marinated for up to 24 hours, just make sure to leave the lime juice out until an hour or two before cooking.
- Serve with:
- These lamb chops can be served with a varieties of side dishes such as oven roasted vegetables, air fryer garlic bread, turmeric rice or beans salad.
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Neva
This was absolutely the best lamb I have EVER eaten.
Toni
I haven't tried this recipe yet, however Amira, I love all of your recipes.
Amira
Thanks Toni for the trust and I hope you will make it soon.