Air Fryer Lamb Chops (Print)

Tender herb-seasoned lamb chops cooked quickly with garlic butter finish for a flavorful meal.

# What You Need:

→ Lamb

01 - 8 lamb rib chops (about 1 inch thick)

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garlic Butter

07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

→ Garnish

11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Extra chopped parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Pat the lamb chops completely dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing.
02 - Combine olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture generously over both sides of each lamb chop.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes before cooking.
04 - Arrange lamb chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes, flip using tongs, and cook another 4-6 minutes for medium-rare doneness.
05 - While lamb cooks, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
06 - Remove lamb from air fryer and immediately top each chop with garlic butter. Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Garnish with lemon wedges and additional parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates this gorgeous crust on the outside while keeping the inside tender and pink
  • That garlic butter melting over hot lamb is something dreams are made of
  • Twenty-two minutes from start to finish means this works on busy weeknights too
02 -
  • The resting period is not optional—the juices need time to redistribute or they will spill out onto your plate
  • Air fryers vary wildly, so use an instant-read thermometer the first time to find your sweet spot
  • These chops continue cooking slightly after you remove them, so pull them when they are just shy of your target doneness
03 -
  • Bring the lamb to room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking for more even results
  • If your air fryer runs hot, check the chops a minute or two earlier than the recipe suggests

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