Cook the most perfect of lamb chops in minutes with your trusty air fryer! Marinated in red wine vinegar and herbs, the chops come out perfectly cooked and tender. Ready to serve in 15 minutes!
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Lamb is one of my favorite meats! It has a robust taste that is slightly gamey and grassy and makes a welcome change from beef or chicken.
When cooked in the air fryer, these lamb chops are so succulent and have a nice crust to them. They come out perfectly cooked and I love that they are ready to serve in minutes!
If you love lamb, be sure to try my Moroccan Soup!
How to make air fryer lamb chops
- Combine lamb chops, olive oil, red wine vinegar, rosemary, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Rub the marinade into the meat and cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add lamb chops to the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve them as is or cover them with this delicious homemade chimichurri sauce.
How do you know when the lamb is cooked?
Cooking the lamb chops in the air fryer will take between 7 and 9 minutes. The easiest way to make sure it is cooked to your liking is to use an Instant read thermometer. At 120F they will be rare, 130F is medium and over 145F is well done.
When cooked past medium, the gamey flavor of the lamb becomes more pronounced.
How long can you marinate the lamb?
Lamb chops are fairly tender, and because we use red wine vinegar in the marinade, they don’t need to be prepped too far ahead of time. I find an hour of marinating works perfectly, but you can leave them for up to 5 hours. If you leave them longer than that, the acid can start to break down the fibers too much and your lamb can turn out tough.
What so you serve with them?
These air fried lamb chops are perfect to serve as a quick and easy weeknight meal, but fancy enough to serve to guests and they make for an excellent Easter meal. They are great with all kinds of veggie and potato sides. Try them with:
Recipe Notes and Tips
- The temperature of the lamb should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-well.
- The cut of lamb makes a difference in the gaminess of the lamb. Lamb Leg Chops will have less of a gamey flavor but they usually are more expensive.
- This lamb recipe is great accompanied with a homemade chimichurri sauce.
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Watch this video tutorial and see how I make these lamb chops from start to finish.
The Best Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lamb chops lamb loin chops or lamb leg chops
Marinade
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine lamb chops, olive oil, red wine vinegar, rosemary, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Rub the marinade into the meat and cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add lamb chops to the air fryer basket and cook for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway.
Video
Notes
- The temperature of the lamb should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-well.
- The cut of lamb makes a difference in the gaminess of the lamb. Lamb Leg Chops will have less of a gamey flavor but they usually are more expensive.
- This lamb recipe is great accompanied with a homemade chimichurri sauce.
Lydia
Sunday 15th of September 2024
These were incredible. Excellent recipe. Thank you!
Tanya
Sunday 15th of September 2024
Thank you so much, Lydia! So happy you enjoyed the recipe :)
MarthaAnn
Monday 22nd of April 2024
I made the marinade for the lamb chops last night and it was one of the best marinades I’ve used.
Tanya
Tuesday 23rd of April 2024
Thanks MarthaAnn! So happy you liked the marinade for the lamp chops :)
Kathy
Friday 19th of April 2024
I made this last night and it was delicious and easy. I served it with oven-roasted asparagus, and fried potatoes. Nummy
Tanya
Sunday 21st of April 2024
Thanks Kathy! Love that you served it with asparagus and potatoes. It reminds me of a fancy restaurant dinner but made at home.
Beth
Friday 5th of April 2024
Served these with the chimichurri sauce recipe, the sautéed beet greens, and sweet roasted carrots and beets. This meal was a 10!! We cooked the lamb for 7 minutes; it was just right. This is a company-worthy meal.
Tanya
Sunday 7th of April 2024
Thanks Beth! I love the sides you served. Sounds like an amazing meal.
Craig King
Sunday 11th of February 2024
Simple to prepare, straight forward to cook, tasty and tender to eat. We had ours with mashed potatoes and peas. Delish.
Tanya
Sunday 11th of February 2024
Thanks so much, Craig! So happy you enjoyed the lamb chops. I love what you paired it with.