Air Fryer Lamb Chops

5 from 1 vote

Air fryer lamb chops ready in about 10 minutes. These succulent chops are marinated with garlic and rosemary and cooked to suit your preference.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Course: Beef, Pork and Lamb, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 390kcal

Author: Adina

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C/ 400°F according to its instructions.
Make the marinade in the meantime. Grate the garlic, finely chop the rosemary leaves, crush the juniper berries, and mix them with the remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
3 small garlic cloves + leaves of 2 sprigs of rosemary + 5-6 juniper berries + ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes + 3 tablespoon olive oil + 2 tablespoon balsamic + ½ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon pepper
Marinate lamb: Turn the lamb chops into the mixture to coat them all over. Marinade the meat for at least 30-60 minutes or longer. Bring the meat to room temperature before cooking (30 minutes).
Place the lamb chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer (Note 3).
Cook for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway or until done to your liking.
If using small chops cut from a rack, reduce the cooking time; 5-6 minutes should be enough; check with the meat thermometer.
Rest for 3 minutes before serving; the internal temperature will rise during the resting time (Note 4).

Lamb chops: Shoulder or loin lamb chops, each weighing about 160 g/ 5.5 oz. If using chops cut from a rack of lamb (70-80 g/ 2.5-2.8 oz), reduce the cooking time as they are smaller.
Marinade: Use our lamb marinade or your favorite lamb marinade. You can also rub the meat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, each ½ teaspoon of dried oregano, thyme, and rosemary, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and a pinch of red chili flakes (or cayenne pepper to taste).
Internal temperature (check with a meat thermometer):