Air fryer lamb chops turn out perfectly every time. They're full of flavour, so juicy and tender, and really easy to make. They take less than ten minutes to cook and are made with pantry staples like balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
Why you will love this recipe:
- Lamb chops in the air fryer have the most incredible flavour and turn out so juicy and tender. Never dry or chewy.
- These air fried lamb chops take less than 10 minutes to cook!
- The are really easy to make.
- It's made with pantry staples like balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- The clean up is so simple because these lamb chops are cooked in the air fryer.
- This lamb chop recipe is healthy, gluten free, paleo, Whole30 and keto or low carb friendly.
Taste and texture:
These lamb chops are moist, tender and full of flavour. They are not dry or chewy and the flavours of balsamic vinegar, spices and salt and pepper blend perfectly to give these chops such a unique flavour.
Key ingredients and substitutions:
- Lamb chops - the base of this delicious recipe. I personally use pasture raised, grass fed lamb but you can choose any type of lamb chops that you like. I recommend using lamb chops with the bone in for more flavour and tenderness.
- Balsamic vinegar - this helps give these chops such a delicious flavour and help tenderize the meat.
- Herbes de Provence spice blend - one of my favourite seasonings! You could also swap this for another spice blend of your choice.
- Salt and pepper - to add just a bit more flavour to these air fried lamb chops.
How to make this recipe:
Step one:
Add the oil and vinegar to a baking dish and add the lamb chops. Turn the lamb chops over a few times to coat them on both sides. Sprinkle the lamb chops with the spices until they are coated well. Place the dish in the fridge and allow the lamb chops to marinate for 30-60 minutes.
Step two:
Transfer the lamb chops to your air fryer and cook them for 7-9 minutes at 390F. Then serve and enjoy!
Chef's tips:
- Depending on the size of your lamb chops you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly.
- Every model of air fryer is different, so if you are using a different one you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- The lamb chops on the lower rack will take 1-2 extra minutes to cook compared to the ones on the top rack.
- I prefer my lamb chops rare to medium rare, so if you like them more well done you will need to add more cooking time.
- Let the lamb chops rest for a couple minutes after you finish cooking them to allow them to absorb the juices and become even more tender!
- If you have any leftover lamb chops, store them in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
Variations and add ins:
- To give these lamb chops a different flavour feel free to add other spices such as garlic powder or onion powder.
- Feel free to change up the spices in this lamb chop recipe to give them a different taste.
- Instead of balsamic vinegar, try another sweet vinegar such as blueberry vinegar or cherry vinegar.
- Instead of avocado oil you can use olive oil.
What to serve with lamb chops:
- Easy green beens with slivered almonds
- Honey Glazed Carrots and Parsnips
- Healthy Broccoli Salad
- Healthy Potato Salad
How to store:
Store any leftover lamb chops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Frequently asked questions:
Yes! It's so easy to cook lamb chops in the air fryer. It just takes 7 minutes at 390F.
I have found that lamb chops cook best at 390F when cooked in the air fryer.
Lamb chops are rare at an internal temperature of 120F, medium rare at 125F, medium at 130F, and well done at 145F or higher. Lamb chops taste best when cooked between rare and medium. If cooked longer they take on a gamey flavour and become more tough and chewy.
To cook lamb chops in the air fryer I recommend cooking them for 7-9 minutes at 390 degrees Fahrenheit. This will make lamb chops that are between rare and medium, which is when they taste the best.
Other air fryer recipes you will love:
- Easy Air Fryer Broccoli
- Air Fryer Hamburgers
- Air fryer pork belly
- Air fryer salmon cakes with lemon dill aioli
- Air fryer chicken wings
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Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops (1000 grams)
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
- herbes de provence spice blend
Instructions
- Add the oil and vinegar to a glass baking dish and add the lamb chops to the pan. Turn the lamb chops over a couple times to coat them on both sides. Sprinkle the lamb chops with the salt, pepper and herbes de provence spice blend until coated well. Place the baking dish in the fridge and allow the lamb chops to marinate for 30-60 minutes.
- Transfer the lamb chops to the tray(s) of your air fryer and cook for 7-9 minutes at 390F.
Notes
- Depending on the size of your lamb chops you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly.
- Every model of air fryer is different, so if you are using a different one you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- I prefer my lamb chops rare to medium rare, so if you like them more well done you will need to add more cooking time.
- To give these lamb chops a different flavour feel free to add other spices such as garlic powder or onion powder.
Kristie
YUM!