Air Fryer Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary

Air fryer lamb chops are a delicious and easy way to prepare this classic dish. The lamb chops are seasoned with your favorite spices and cooked in the air fryer until perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

The result is a juicy and flavorful dish that is sure to impress. Enjoy them with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

This was my first time trying lamb chops in the air fryer and once again the air fryer did not disappoint. If you’ve never tried lamb chops before they kind of tasted like steak to me. I’ve been trying out different types of fish and meat in there and it’s fun to learn how to cook them properly. If you want a medium rare lamb chop I cooked mine for 10 minutes and flipped them half way through cooking. 

The marinade I used was pretty simple and garlic and rosemary flavor the lamb chops pretty well. Always use a meat thermometer to check for proper doneness. A 10 minute cooking time produced medium-rare chops and that is how I like mine.

For more air fryer recipes be sure to check out Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts, Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders, Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas, and Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu.

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• Ingredients Needed 
• 🔪How to Make Air Fryer Lamb Chops  
• 💭Tips for using Air Fryers
• What can I serve this? 
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• Air Fryer Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary

Ingredients Needed 

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 ½ pounds  rack of lamb, excess fat trimmed and cut into chops

Some optional ingredients to add to your marinade - red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, other types of herbs such as herbs de Provence, garlic powder (for more garlicky flavor) 

🔪How to Make Air Fryer Lamb Chops  

1. Preheat Air Fryer to 380 degrees
2. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme,  1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper; set aside ¼ cup of the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
3. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine lamb chops and remaining olive oil mixture; marinate for at least 3 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the lamb chops from the marinade.
4. Using paper towels, pat both sides of the lamb chops dry; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Place Lamb Chops in a single layer in your air fryer basket for 10 minutes, flip half way through. 

💭Tips for using Air Fryers

The air fryer is so great for cooking simple basic food like air fryer bacon wrapped chicken breast, steak, and eggs. Cook up some air fryer chicken breasts for the week and use the chicken for quesadillas, salads, or DIY Chipotle burrito bowls to use for lunch or dinner. 

Some air fryers require preheating and some do not. Be sure to check your air fryer manual.  If the food ever burns or doesn’t cook properly this could be why the recipe didn’t work for you. 

Cooking Times: Please note that all air fryers do not cook the same. Might have to adjust cooking time accordingly.  Thank you. 

Overcrowding: Do not overcrowd the basket. Place items in a single layer in the air fryer basket or some food will not cook properly or all the way through. 

Oil: One of the reasons why air fryers are so great is because food doesn’t need a lot of oil. Especially frozen food. Just a small amount is fine or use Cooking Spray. 

What air fryer do I use? Cosori 4 Qt Air Fryer - This air fryer doesn't require any preheating and has several different functions for cooking chicken, meat, frozen foods, etc. There are 5 different functions.

What can I serve this? 

• Salad:  A great way to get more fiber and vegetables into your diet is to have a salad with your meal. Try Shrimp and Pea Orzo Salad or a light and refreshing cucumber salad. 
• Starches:  Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes made in the slow cooker or Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes. 
• Vegetables: Smoked potatoes or smoked asparagus is a great side dish to have with salmon. 

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