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Air Fryer Lamb Chops are perfect for a special dinner that’s extra quick and easy to make and also delicious! I think you might be surprised at how good lamb chops are when they’re cooked using this method.
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These Air Fryer Lamb Chops are something think about making when those packages of small lamb chops show up at Costco. Every spring I can’t resist buying them, even though they’re a bit of a budget splurge.
I usually cook lamb chops on the grill, but one time I remembered much I love Air Fryer Pork Chops. And the lamb chops from Costco are nice and thick, so I tried cooking them in the Air Fryer. Kara was up for it, although she told me she wasn’t a big fan of lamb.
But when they were done, we both loved how the lamb chops turned out! If you enjoy lamb or are willing to try something new, I recommend cooking some lamb chops in the Air Fryer for a special meal. And this would be a perfect main dish if you’re having a small group for Easter, so I’m reminding you about it as my Friday Favorites pick this week! I hope you try it.
What ingredients do you need?
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What added flavor to Air Fryer Lamb Chops?
We rubbed the lamb chops with olive oil and then sprinkled on a rub we made by combining ground rosemary, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper and rubbed it into the meat.
How can you tell when Lamb Chops are done?
The best way to tell when the lamb chops are done is to use an Instant Read Meat Thermometer (affiliate link). The American Lamb Board considers a temperature of 145F/62C to be medium-rare for the one inch thick loin lamb chops we used. For us that took about 8 minutes in the Air Fryer, with about 3-4 minutes resting time when we took them out.
Which Air Fryer did we Use?
I became a big Air Fryer fan after I discovered the Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven (affiliate link) which is what I used for this recipe. This air fryer has a larger basket, which lets me fit eight lamb chops, and I find this model very easy to use. I also like the convenience of an air fryer that stays out on the counter.
How low in carbs are the Air Fryer Lamb Chops?
For everyone who’s watching carbs, these delicious lamb chops have zero carbs, with 15 grams of protein!
How to Make Air Fryer Lamb Chops:
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- Here’s the package of loin lamb chops we bought at Costco.
- Some people don’t mind fat on their lamb, but I trimmed the bigger pieces of fat on the side.
- Mix together the spices to make the rub.
- We rubbed lamb on both sides with olive oil, then sprinkled with the rub mixture and rubbed it into the meat.
- I love using Air Fryer Parchment Paper (affiliate link) to keep the Air Fryer basket clean; that’s up to you.
- Let lamb come to room temperature while you preheat Air Fryer to 400F/204C.
- We cooked lamb five minutes and then turned it over.
- Cook about 3-4 minutes on the second side, depending on how done you prefer your lamb. (The American Lamb Board considers a temperature of 145F/62C to be medium-rare for the one inch thick loin lamb chops we used. If you prefer your lamb more done than that, adjust the cooking time.)
- Let the cooked lamb rest about 3 minutes.
- Serve Air Fryer Lamb Chops hot and enjoy!
Make it a Low-Carb Meal:
I think Lamb Chops cooked in the air fryer would taste great with any of these side dishes:
Want more low-carb Air Fryer recipes?
If you’re an Air Fryer fan, check out Keto Air Fryer Recipes for more tasty ideas! And you can use Air Fryer Recipes to see all the recipes on my site where I’ve used the Air Fryer.
Historical Notes for this Recipe:
The recipe for Lamb Chops cooked in the air fryer was first posted in 2023. The recipe was last updated with more information in 2026.
