Air Fryer Lamb Chops
You are going to love how these air fryer lamb chops turn out with such a short cooking time. There is something so satisfying about getting a juicy, tender result without having to stand over a hot stove or grill. These chops are a fantastic option for a fancy date night at home or a quick weeknight meal when you want to change things up from the usual protein.
Servings: 3
Calories: 264kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder chops
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Wash and pat the lamb chops dry.2 lbs lamb shoulder chops
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix all the spices in a medium-sized bowl.1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon lemon pepper, 1.5 teaspoon salt
- Spray the lamb chops with olive oil.1 teaspoon olive oil
- Coat every part of the lamb shoulder with the spices, including the sides.
- Arrange the marinated lamb chops in an air fryer basket and in a single layer.
- Air fryer for about seven or eight minutes on each side.
Notes
This recipe serves 3 and contains 0 net carbs per serving.
- If your lamb has excess fat, you can trim some of it off before air frying.
- The cooking time will vary depending on how well cooked you like your lamb chops, so adjust accordingly. If you like it medium-rare, air fry it for 10-12 minutes. If you want it well done, your cook time will be 15-20 minutes.
- You can cut down on the cayenne pepper if you want it less spicy.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1294mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 3mg