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Air Fryer Lamb Chops are my secret weapon for a dinner that looks and tastes fancy but takes almost no effort, and this version needs just 5 simple ingredients. The air fryer gives them a beautiful brown crust while keeping the inside juicy and tender, and I first made them on a busy weeknight when I wanted something special without the mess of the stovetop. If you love a quick, impressive protein, our teriyaki salmon is another go to.
A quick olive oil and spice rub plus the air fryer gives you restaurant worthy lamb chops with a browned crust and juicy center in about 25 minutes.
Air Fryer Lamb Chops Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 3 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 25 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 28 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 3 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 695kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Savory, garlicky lamb with warm coriander and a browned crust
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, as simple as our air fryer buffalo chicken tenders
Quick Answer
Pat the lamb chops dry, brush both sides with olive oil, and season with a mix of salt, granulated garlic, and ground coriander. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees, then air fry the chops for 15 minutes, flip, and cook 10 minutes more, until they reach 130 degrees for medium-rare. Rest under foil for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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- Air Fryer Lamb Chops Quick Look
- Quick Answer
- Why This Recipe Works
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients
- Variations and Substitutions
- How to Make Air Fryer Lamb Chops
- Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Serving Ideas and Suggestions
- Air Fryer Lamb Chops FAQs
- Other Recommended Easy Dinner Recipes
- 5 Ingredient Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Why This Recipe Works
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- Just 5 ingredients. Lamb chops, olive oil, and three pantry seasonings are all you need for a dinner that tastes like a restaurant.
- The air fryer browns beautifully. Circulating hot air gives the chops a gorgeous browned crust without the splatter and mess of pan searing.
- Juicy and tender every time. Cooking to temperature and resting keeps the lamb pink, juicy, and tender in the middle.
- Fast enough for weeknights. Start to finish in under 30 minutes, so lamb is not just for special occasions anymore.
- A simple, versatile rub. Salt, garlic, and coriander season the lamb without overpowering it, and the rub works on the grill or stovetop too.
- Impressive with no fuss. These look and taste fancy, making them perfect for date night in or an easy dinner party.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- They need just 5 simple ingredients and about 25 minutes.
- The air fryer gives them a browned crust and a juicy, tender center with no stovetop mess.
- They are impressive enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight, like our salmon sheet pan dinner.
Key Ingredients
Just five simple ingredients make these juicy air fryer lamb chops.
- Lamb chops: Rib or loin chops both work well. Look for chops about an inch thick with good marbling for the juiciest results.
- Olive oil: Brushed over the chops to help the seasoning stick and to encourage that beautiful browned crust.
- Granulated garlic: Adds savory depth without burning the way fresh garlic can in the air fryer.
- Ground coriander: The warm, slightly citrusy spice that pairs beautifully with lamb and gives these chops their signature flavor.
- Salt: Essential for seasoning the lamb all the way through, much like the simple rub on our skirt steak tacos.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
These lamb chops are easy to customize.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon or a sprinkle of chopped rosemary and mint for a classic Mediterranean flavor.
- Swap the coriander for cumin, smoked paprika, or a premade Greek or shawarma seasoning.
- Marinate the chops in the oil and spices for 30 minutes to an hour for even deeper flavor.
- Serve them over a grain bowl like our Greek chicken and rice bowl for a heartier meal.
How to Make Air Fryer Lamb Chops
- Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels, then brush both sides with olive oil so the seasoning sticks and the chops brown well.
- Mix the salt, granulated garlic, and ground coriander together, then sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides of the chops. For deeper flavor, marinate 30 minutes, then let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the chops in a single layer in the basket, no need to spray, and air fry for 15 minutes.
- Flip the chops and air fry another 10 minutes, or until a thermometer reads 130 degrees for medium-rare. Cover with foil and rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Pat the chops very dry before oiling so they brown instead of steam in the air fryer.
- Do not crowd the basket, arranging the chops in a single layer so the hot air circulates and browns every side.
- Use a meat thermometer, pulling the chops at 130 degrees for medium-rare or 140 for medium, since air fryers vary.
- Let them rest under foil for at least 5 minutes so the juices redistribute and the chops stay juicy.
- Bring the lamb to room temperature before cooking for more even results.
- Adjust the time for thickness, adding a few minutes for very thick chops and checking early for thin ones.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
These air fryer lamb chops are impressive enough to be the star of the plate. Serve them fresh from the air fryer, rested and juicy, with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
They love a Mediterranean spread. Set them next to our Greek chicken and rice bowl with a simple cucumber salad and warm pita for a dinner that feels like a feast.
For a bigger surf and turf night, serve them alongside our teriyaki salmon or a salmon sheet pan dinner so everyone gets their favorite protein.
Round out the meal with roasted potatoes, a pile of green beans, or a fresh salad. Leftover chops keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, and they reheat gently in the air fryer for a few minutes so they stay tender. Slice any leftovers off the bone and tuck them into wraps or grain bowls the next day, the same way we stretch the steak in our skirt steak tacos.
Air Fryer Lamb Chops FAQs
At 375 degrees, cook the chops for about 15 minutes, flip, and cook another 10 minutes, roughly 25 minutes total for chops about an inch thick. The best way to know they are done is with a meat thermometer, pulling them at 130 degrees for medium-rare. Thicker chops may need a few extra minutes.
For medium-rare, cook lamb chops to an internal temperature of 130 degrees, then let them rest, where they will climb a few degrees. Use 140 degrees for medium and 150 for medium-well. A digital meat thermometer takes the guesswork out and prevents overcooking.
No, marinating is optional. The oil and spice rub gives plenty of flavor on its own, which is what makes this a fast weeknight recipe. If you have time, marinating the chops in the oil and seasoning for 30 minutes to an hour deepens the flavor even more.
Rib chops and loin chops both work beautifully. Rib chops are the elegant lollipop shaped cut, while loin chops look like little T-bones. Look for chops about an inch thick with nice marbling. Shoulder chops work too and are more budget friendly, though slightly less tender.
Store cooled chops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat without drying them out, warm them in the air fryer at 350 degrees for a few minutes, just until heated through. Avoid the microwave, which can make lamb tough and chewy.
Lamb chops pair well with Mediterranean sides like a Greek salad, rice pilaf, roasted potatoes, or grilled vegetables. A fresh mint or yogurt sauce is a classic pairing, and warm pita or a grain bowl rounds out the meal into a full spread.
Made these air fryer lamb chops? I would love to hear how they turned out, leave a comment and a star rating below!
5 Ingredient Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 lamb chops
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Instructions
- Pat the chops dry with paper towels.6 lamb chops
- Brush both sides of the chops with olive oil.3 tablespoons olive oil
- Mix salt and spices. Sprinkle both sides of the chops with spices.1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- If desired, you can leave the chops, covered with cling film, for half an hour or an hour to marinate in the fridge. Once you are ready to cook, let them sit out at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Transfer the lamb chops to the air fryer basket, no need to spray the basket—air fry for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, the chops are already well fried on the top, however, they are no cooked all the way through.
- Flip the chops to the other side and fry for another 10 minutes or until your desired temperature. If the chops are very thick, it may take longer.
- Check readiness with an electronic thermometer – the temperature inside should be pulled at 130°F for medium-rare. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes and then serve.
Notes
- Before cooking, let the lamb chops sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes. This ensures even cooking.
- Use paper towels to pat the chops dry before seasoning. This helps the seasoning stick better.
- For those who aren’t a fan of the gamey flavor of the lamb, marinating in an easy marinade with some red wine vinegar can help reduce it.
- For best results, don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- Always check the meat’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- If you have leftover lamb chops, they make a great addition to salads or sandwiches the next day.
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