Air Fryer Lamb Chops (Tender and Juicy)
Air Fryer Lamb Chops, marinated and then cooked in just 7 minutes, for one of those super flavorful, easy dinner ideas that everyone will love! They come out tender and juicy inside with a crisp sear!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 TBSP store-bought taco seasoning or homemade keto taco seasoning
- 1 TBSP dried oregano
- 1 lb lamb chops (from the Rib, 1-inch thick)
- Chimichurri sauce (to serve with -- OPTIONAL – See recipe below)
Instructions
- 1
Make the chimichurri sauce and reserve!
- 2
MARINATE: Meanwhile, in a large plastic sealable bag, combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, taco seasoning, and oregano. Shake to combine and then add the lamb chops, rubbing the marinade into the meat in order to coat.
- 3
Seal the plastic bag and chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes. Then transfer the bag to the counter to marinate for extra 30 minutes at room temperature.
- 4
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204° C).
- 5
COOK: Place lamb chops into the air fryer basket in a single layer but do NOT overcrowd it. For medium-rare (135° F or 57° C final internal temperature), cook the chops for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway. Internal temperatures: 125°F is rare, 135° F is medium-rare, 145°F is medium and 150°-160° F is medium-well to well-done.
- 6
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining chops, if any. It will depend on the size of your air fryer basket. Make sure to allow the juicy lamb chops to rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes before serving with the chimichurri sauce.