Easy air fryer lamb chops

Air fryer lamb chops rubbed with black pepper, oregano, paprika, and some salt to taste. They are so tender and finger-licking good. Once you taste these, it will be the only way you want to have your lamb chops. With them being ready within 10 minutes, they are great for a weeknight dinner when you have had a long day and just want to have a quick simple dinner.

What you will need for these lamb chops

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

• 500 g lamb chops
• 1 Tablespoon Black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Oregano
• 1 Tablespoon Paprika
• Salt to taste

How to cook air fryer lamb chops?

mix all your seasoning in one bowl

rub your short lamb chops with the seasoning

place them inside your air fryer basket. Space them apart a little bit to leave some room for air circulation. 

Cook in your air fryer at 200 C for 10 minutes. When the cooking process is halfway through, flip around the lamb chops so that the other side can cook evenly as well

FAQ

How long does it take to cook lamb chops in air fryer?

It takes well over 10 minutes. It would take less time if you want your lamb chops rare or medium-rare. Remember opening the air fryer very often can interfere with the cooking time. Another fact to consider is the size and power of the air fryer being used.

What temperature should the lamb chops cooked at?

In this recipe, I cook them at 200 C for 10 minutes. I flipped them halfway through the cooking time so both sides cook evenly

How can I tell if lamb is cooked?

By using a meat thermometer the internal temperature of a well-done lamb chop should be around 170 F while medium-rare is around 130 F to 135 F. If you don’t have the thermometer then when you cut it and it’s brownish then it is well done. A slightly pinkish color in the middle indicates that it is medium-rare.

Can I cook frozen lamb chops in air fryer?

The answer is YES. You can cook frozen lamb chops in an air fryer however it will require additional time to cater for the thawing period.

How do you reheat lamb chops in air fryer?

For faster results preheat your air fryer at 400 F for up to 3 minutes then place your lamb chops in the basket and reheat for up to 5 minutes or just until they are warmed up to your requirements. Keep monitoring so they don’t burn out

Serving suggestions

These lamb chops go well with this fried cauliflower rice or any roasted veggies

If you enjoyed these air fried lamb chops be sure to check out these air fryer short ribs as well, you will love them