These Air Fryer Lamb chops are juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked every time! They only require a few simple ingredients, and they’re ready in less than 10 minutes!
Lamb is one of my all-time favorite proteins, as you can tell. I have tons of great lamb chop recipes on the blog, including these delicious Garlic Butter Lamb Chops, Lemon Thyme Lamb Chops, and Lamb Chops with Creamy Mustard Sauce.
I love cooking with lamb because it’s easy enough dish for a weeknight dinner but nice enough for a special occasion. Plus, it’s a great way to add variety to your dinner rotation.
These air fryer lamb chops are so easy to make and require very little preparation. I season the chops with a flavorful marinade of olive oil, red wine vinegar, as well as fresh herbs and spices. When cooked in the air fryer, the lamb chops are hands-off and on the table in minutes!
Ingredients
- Lamb chops — I recommend using good quality lamb loin or lamb rib chops for this recipe. I typically avoid tougher cuts like sirloin or blade chops because they can take longer to cook and taste a bit gamier.
- Olive oil — I prefer to use extra virgin olive oil, but avocado oil also works.
- Red wine vinegar — A little bit of red wine vinegar makes the chops tender and flavorful.
- Fresh herbs — I absolutely love the combination of lamb with fresh rosemary and thyme.
- Seasonings — To season the chops, I use a simple blend of garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Instructions
Season and prepare the lamb chops:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lamb chops, olive oil, red wine vinegar, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the marinade into the meat, then cover and chill for 1 hour in the fridge.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F if your model requires you to do so.
Air fry the lamb chops:
- Add the marinated lamb chops to the air fryer basket and cook the lamb chops for 5 minutes. Then, flip and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until the lamb chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-well.
- Let the lamb chops rest for 5 minutes after air frying to seal in the juices and flavors.
- Serve with your favorite veggies or sides, and don’t forget to squeeze a little bit of lemon juice before serving. Enjoy!
What is the ideal internal temperature for lamb chops?
I prefer lamb chops when they’re cooked to 145°F. If you prefer yours more or less done, here are the ideal temperatures.
Rare is 130°F
Medium rare is 135°F
Medium well is 160°F
Well done is 165°F
For the best results, I always recommend checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
Potatoes: Pair these air fryer lamb chops with any kind of potatoes, and it will be delicious every time! Some of my personal favorites are these fluffy mashed potatoes, crispy air fryer potato wedges, and cheesy potatoes au gratin.
Air fryer veggies: When I need a quick dinner with easy cleanup, I’ll prepare air fryer veggies as a side, like air fryer asparagus or air fryer Brussels sprouts.
Roasted veggies: Oven-roasted vegetables are another pairing option that’s hands-off but so tasty! I like to make a medley of seasonal roasted veggies, but you could also go with roasted acorn squash or crispy roasted green beans.
Salad or coleslaw: If you’re looking for something light and fresh to pair with lamb chops, I recommend this incredible Mediterranean salad or super easy broccoli kale slaw salad.
- Switch up the marinade: These air fryer lamb chops also taste amazing with my homemade chimichurri sauce as a marinade!
- Customize the herbs: I love lamb with fresh rosemary and thyme – the flavors complement each other so well! You can also use other herbs if you prefer, like parsley, oregano, or chives.
- Try different spices: I like to make this recipe with other kind of spices too such as paprika, cayenne pepper and cumin.
- Stovetop or grilled chops: If you don’t have an air fryer, you can also make lamb chops on the stovetop, like these mouthwatering garlic herb lamb chops. In the summer, I also like to make grilled lamb chops with fresh veggies from the garden.
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Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lamb chops
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lamb chops, olive oil, red wine vinegar, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Rub the marinade into the meat and cover and chill for 1 hour in the fridge.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Add lamb chops to the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for more 4 minutes or until lamb chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-well. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pat the chops dry with a paper towel before seasoning them to absorb excess moisture.
- Purchase lamb chops that are similar in size and thickness, so they cook evenly.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the air fryer. Arrange the chops in an even, single layer.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the lamb for 145°F.
- To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: Wrap each chop tightly in plastic wrap, and then store in a freezer-safe bag or container for 2-3 months.
- To Reheat: Reheat leftovers in the air fryer or oven at 350°F, or on the stovetop until heated through.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I usually don’t rate a recipe before I’ve had a chance to make it, but I was a bit miffed about the seven “anonymous” low ratings. I cook a lot, and tbh I’ve used this exact combination of spices (plus one or two more things) on lamb, beef, chicken and pork. It’s far too basic for all seven reviewers to screw it up!
Thank you so much for your kind words and support! 😊 This spice mix really is simple but versatile—I hope you’ll enjoy the recipe when you try it.