8 Air Fryer Lamb Recipes with a Flavor Punch

Ever had a bite of lamb and thought, 'Wow, that's the good stuff!'?

Lamb's been the star of dinner parties and family feasts for ages. From juicy roasts to sizzling chops and zesty meatballs, there's a lamb dish for every mood.

And guess what? Our trusty air fryer is here to give these classics a fresh, crispy makeover - all the flavor, less of the grease.

So, let's jump into these air fryer lamb recipes, where old-school yum meets new-age fun. Ready to dig in?

Table of Contents:

1. Air Fryer Lamb Shoulder Chops
2. Air Fryer Lamb Loin Chops
3. Air Fryer Lamb Chops
4. Air Fryer Rack of Lamb
5. Air Fryer Leg of Lamb
6. Air Fryer Lamb Steak
7. Air Fryer Lamb Roast
8. Air Fryer Lamb Meatballs

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1. Air Fryer Lamb Shoulder Chops

Prep Time: 10 minutes + 1 hour marinating
Cook Time: 14-16 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 24-26 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 lamb shoulder chops
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp rosemary, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Coat the lamb chops with the marinade (step 1) and let them sit for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
4. Place the marinated lamb chops in the air fryer and cook for 14-16 minutes, flipping halfway through or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
5. Let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Ingredient Spotlight: Lamb shoulder chops are flavorful and tender when cooked properly. They benefit from marinating to enhance their natural flavors.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with mint jelly and roasted vegetables.

2. Air Fryer Lamb Loin Chops

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 1 hour marinating
Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 27-29 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 lamb loin chops
• Fresh mint leaves
• Almonds
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• A touch of honey

Instructions:

1. In a food processor or blender, combine fresh mint leaves, finely chopped or ground almonds, olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey. Blend until you achieve a smooth pesto consistency.
2. Brush the pesto onto the chops and let them marinate for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
4. Place the marinated lamb chops in the air fryer and cook for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Serve with extra mint pesto on the side.

Ingredient Spotlight: Lamb loin chops are tender and juicy, often considered the "lamb version" of a pork loin chop.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with a quinoa salad and tzatziki sauce.

3. Air Fryer Lamb Chops

Prep Time: 10 minutes + 1 hour marinating
Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 22-24 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 lamb chops
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for spicy lamb chops)
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional for spicy lamb chops)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Coat the lamb chops with the marinade and let them sit for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
4. Place the marinated lamb chops in the air fryer and cook for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Serve with a side of yogurt dip.

Ingredient Spotlight: Cayenne pepper adds a spicy kick to dishes and can boost metabolism.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with a cucumber salad and pita bread.

4. Air Fryer Rack of Lamb

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 1 hour marinating\
Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 33-35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 rack of lamb
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix Dijon mustard, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
2. Brush the mixture onto the rack of lamb and let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
4. Place the marinated rack of lamb in the air fryer and cook for 18-20 minutes.
5. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Ingredient Spotlight: Dijon mustard provides a tangy and spicy flavor, perfect for glazes and marinades.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with roasted potatoes and green beans.

5. Air Fryer Leg of Lamb

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 2 hours marinating
Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 55-60 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 leg of lamb
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Create a crust using breadcrumbs, thyme, rosemary, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon zest.
2. Apply the mixture to the leg of lamb and let it marinate for at least 2 hours.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.
4. Place the marinated leg of lamb in the air fryer and cook for 40-45 minutes or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
5. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Ingredient Spotlight: Leg of lamb is a tender and flavorful cut, perfect for roasting and air frying.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with mint sauce and a Mediterranean salad.

6. Air Fryer Lamb Steak

Prep Time: 10 minutes + 30 minutes marinating
Cook Time: 14-16 minutes
Total Time: 54-56 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 lamb steaks
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• A touch of rosemary

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, reduce the balsamic vinegar with honey and rosemary until it thickens to a syrupy consistency.
2. Drizzle the reduction over the lamb steaks and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
4. Place the marinated lamb steaks in the air fryer and cook for 14-16 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Serve with extra balsamic reduction on the side.

Ingredient Spotlight: Balsamic reduction is a sweet and tangy glaze, perfect for meats and salads.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with roasted Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes.

7. Air Fryer Lamb Roast

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 2 hours marinating
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 50-55 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 lamb roast
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, and red wine vinegar.
2. Coat the lamb roast with the marinade and let it sit for at least 2 hours.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.
4. Place the marinated lamb roast in the air fryer and cook for 35-40 minutes or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
5. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Ingredient Spotlight: Oregano is a staple in Greek cuisine, known for its aromatic and earthy flavor.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with Greek salad and tzatziki sauce.

8. Air Fryer Lamb Meatballs

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
Total Time: 32-34 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta
• 1/4 cup chopped olives
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix ground lamb with crumbled feta, chopped olives, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
2. Shape the mixture into meatballs.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
4. Place the meatballs in the air fryer and cook for 12-14 minutes, turning halfway through.
5. Serve with a side of yogurt dip.

Ingredient Spotlight: Feta cheese adds a tangy and creamy texture to dishes, perfect for meatballs and salads.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with pita bread and a cucumber salad.

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