Air Fryer Lamb Chops Lemon (Printable)
Juicy lamb chops air fried and topped with a bright lemon butter sauce for an elegant meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Lamb
01 - 8 lamb chops (1 inch thick, approximately 1.3 pounds total)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
→ Lemon Butter Sauce
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried rosemary on both sides.
03 - Arrange the lamb chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes, flip, and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare, adjusting time based on thickness and desired doneness.
04 - While the lamb cooks, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. Remove from heat, then add parsley.
05 - Let the lamb chops rest for 3 minutes after cooking. Drizzle with the lemon butter sauce before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The air fryer delivers perfectly medium-rare lamb every single time without any guesswork
- That lemon butter sauce takes five minutes but makes everything feel like a fancy dinner party
02 -
- Resting the meat is non-negotiable, cutting into lamb immediately will let all those juices escape onto your plate
- The butter sauce can separate if you let it get too hot or try to reheat it, make it right before serving
03 -
- Bring the lamb to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking, cold meat seizes up and cooks unevenly
- Double the lemon butter sauce and save half for roasted vegetables the next day