Air Fryer Lamb Chops (Printable)
Herb-seasoned lamb chops air-fried and topped with a luscious garlic butter sauce.
# What You'll 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 - ½ 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 - ½ teaspoon lemon zest
→ Garnish (optional)
11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Extra chopped parsley
# How To Make It:
01 - Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels to ensure proper seasoning adherence and browning.
02 - In a small bowl, mix olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the lamb chops.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes to ensure optimal cooking temperature.
04 - Arrange the lamb chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes, flip, and cook for another 4–6 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
05 - Meanwhile, combine butter, garlic, parsley, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
06 - Remove the lamb chops from the air fryer and immediately top each with a spoonful of garlic butter. Let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving hot, garnished with lemon wedges and extra parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The air fryer gives you that gorgeous caramelized crust without any messy splattering on your stovetop
- That garlic butter finish makes everything feel luxurious while taking literally two minutes to throw together
02 -
- I learned the hard way that overcrowding the air fryer basket leads to uneven cooking—give each chop some breathing room
- Room temperature butter is crucial here—cold butter will not melt properly over the hot meat
03 -
- Bring the lamb to room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking for more even results
- If your butcher has not already trimmed them, remove any excess silver membrane for tender bites