This mouth-watering juicy easy air fryer lamb chops recipe is ready in less than 15 minutes, getting a fancy dinner on the table in a flash! Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Love is a mystery, but one thing I know for sure is my husband is very likely lamb’s number one biggest fan. Wanting to really impress my steamy love hunk, I set out to make him a memorable weeknight dinner.
True to my uncomplicated nature, it needed to produce the best results for the least amount of effort. A high ROI, if you will.
The solution? Cooking lamb chops in the air fryer.
Juicy and tender with that incredible crispy fat around the edge, this easy recipe embodies exactly what a great slice of meat should.
If you’re a big fan of lamb, plus you love cooking in your air fryer, you simply must make this easy lamb recipe!
The process is completed in less than 15 minutes and the end result is a restaurant-quality main dish.
Wife points for me with practically zero effort.
My personal opinion is that a great cut of meat speaks for itself, which is why all I use on lamb chops is salt and pepper. Sometimes garlic powder.
Let’s go over the basic ingredients needed for this easy recipe!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Lamb Chops:
All we need is three basic ingredients for this easy air fryer recipe: lamb chops, salt, and pepper.
The cut is up to you! Lamb loin chops, lamb shoulder chops, and lamb rib chops all work here. Your local grocery store likely carries one or the other.
Most chops come with the excess bone trimmed off but you can also use lollipop lamb chops, which are cut off of a rack of lamb.
Lamb chops are cut from a rack of lamb, for a singular small steak with a bone inside or around the edge.
I have seen recipes for marinated lamb chops on the internet, and while the concept is terrific, I don’t see it as being necessary.
Nevertheless, if you enjoy the extra flavor a marinade imparts, you can fashion one up in only a few minutes and marinate the meat in a large ziplock bag for at least one hour before cooking.
A great marinade for lamb consists of avocado oil (or olive oil), soy sauce (or liquid aminos), rice vinegar (or red wine vinegar or lemon juice), and dried herbs such as fresh rosemary, oregano, thyme, etc.
You don’t need to wait for special occasions to make juicy lamb chops!
How to Cook Lamb Chops in the Air Fryer:
Remove the lamb chops from their packaging and place them on a plate. Use paper towels to pat off any excess moisture.
Sprinkle both sides of each lamb chop with sea salt and black pepper.
If you have the time, place the plate of lamb chops in the refrigerator for 1 to 24 hours to dry brine prior to cooking.
When you’re ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
Transfer the seasoned lamb chops to the air fryer basket in a single layer (without any overlapping).
Air fry for 3 minutes, flip, then air fry for another 4 to 6 minutes, depending on your desired doneness.
The FDA considers lamb to be safe to eat when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat to get an accurate read.
Serve cooked lamb chops with your choice of side dishes, and enjoy! I recommend Air Fryer Green Beans, Air Fryer Asparagus, Italian Salad, Greek Pasta Salad. I also like my Cinnamon Maple Roasted Butternut Squash for a great carbohydrate source that pairs nicely.
Store leftover lamb chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat it in a skillet, air fryer, or toaster oven for the best flavor and texture (versus the microwave)
How Long to Air Fry Lamb Chops:
At 400 degrees Fahrenheit, lamb chops take 7 to 9 minutes to cook in the air fryer. Be sure to flip the lamb chops halfway through cooking to ensure they cook evenly. The thickness of the lamb chops impacts the exact cooking time.
Lamb rib chops are generally slightly thinner than lamb loin chops, so they take a little less time. Air fry lamb rib chops for 3-4 minutes per side at 400 degrees F.
The best way to ensure the lamb turns out to your preferred doneness is to use a meat thermometer to do all the heavy lifting. You just sit back and check temperatures.
And that’s it!
A great option for those times you’re looking for an inexpensive gourmet meal for a lovely evening in. Serve it up with this amazing fresh Mint Chimichurri Sauce for a lovely infusion of fresh herbs and fresh garlic to go with the tender meat.
There’s no need to hold off for a special dinner to prepare this simple recipe. Make it any night of the week!
Have a look at my other air fryer recipes if you’re an air frying fanatic!
If you’re a lamb lover, also try these delicious lamb recipes.
More Lamb Recipes:
- Instant Pot Indian Lamb Curry (dairy-free)
- Lamb Burgers with Mint Pesto
- Slow Cooker Lamb Curry
- Instant Pot Lamb Stew
- The Best Rack of Lamb
- Instant Pot Lamb Shanks
Delicious dinner in a jiffy that makes you feel like you’re dining out? Count me in!
Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lamb chops
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the lamb chops from their packaging and place them on a plate. Use paper towels to pat off any excess moisture. Sprinkle both sides of each lamb chop with sea salt and black pepper.
- If you have the time, place the plate of lamb chops in the refrigerator for 1 to 24 hours to dry brine prior to cooking.
- When you’re ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the seasoned lamb chops to the air fryer basket in a single layer (without any overlapping).
- Air fry for 3-4 minutes, flip, then air fry for another 4 to 6 minutes, depending on your desired doneness. The FDA considers lamb to be safe to eat when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If the lamb chops still haven't reached 145 after 9 minutes, flip them again and continue cooking until they have. The exact cooking time depends on the thickness and weight of the chop.
- Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat to get an accurate read.
- Serve cooked lamb chops with your choice of side dishes, and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Hi Joanne! 3-4 minutes per side for lamb rib chops 🙂 So, very similar, but in my (limited) experience, rib chops are often thinner than loin chops. Best bet is to check the internal temp of the chop after air frying for 6 minutes total. Happy cooking! I’ll make a note of this in the post later this afternoon, so I appreciate your question!
Hi – I see you’ve used loin lamb chops. Will this recipe work for rib ones? Thank you!!